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MA S1309
To increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment
summary
Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
07/21/2022
07/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase substance use prevention and awareness, and reduce overdose abandonment. It requires public schools to update their substance use prevention policies to include plans to educate students on the dangers of addictive substances, especially opioids, and the immunities granted under state law for reporting overdoses. The bill also encourages schools to assess the effectiveness of their measures, share successful approaches with others, and collaborate with the Department of Public Health and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to improve substance use education.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Patrick O'Connor (R)*,
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/21/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1309 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1309.pdf |
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