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MA S2864

Relative to improving access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder


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Introduced
07/30/2020
In Committee
07/30/2020
Crossed Over
07/30/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to improving access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to evaluate the barriers to substance use treatment during the perinatal period (the time around childbirth). The commission will consist of various state officials, healthcare experts, and individuals with relevant experience, and will develop recommendations to remove these barriers, including issues related to insurance coverage, access to medication-assisted treatment and mental health services, postpartum depression treatment, screening for substance use disorder, and the integration of perinatal care and substance use treatment. The commission will submit a report of its findings and recommendations, along with any proposed legislation, within one year of its first meeting.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (2)

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J), Rules (S)

Last Action

Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 07/30/2020)

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