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MA H2363
MA H2363Relative to emergency room procedure for prescribing or dispensing pain medication to certain persons on probation
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to procedures for prescribing or dispensing pain medications in emergency rooms to certain persons on probation. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires emergency room clinicians to administer a urinalysis drug test before prescribing or dispensing pain medication to patients who are on probation and required to take court-mandated drug tests. If the patient tests positive, the clinician must share the test results and prescription information with the probation department. The bill does not affect the clinician's diagnosis and treatment of the patient, and allows for the dispensing of pain medication as necessary for urgent medical treatment, even if the patient is on probation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2363 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2363.pdf |
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