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MA S128

MA S128
Resolve relative to improving access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
07/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to improve access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder. It proposes the creation of a special commission to evaluate the barriers to substance use treatment during the perinatal period and develop recommendations to address them, including issues related to insurance coverage, access to medication-assisted treatment, mental health treatment, postpartum depression treatment, screening, and the integration of perinatal care and substance use treatment. The commission will submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the state legislature within one year of its first meeting.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/11/2022)

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