MA S1505

Bill

To conduct a public health study of synthetic drugs in the commonwealth

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to conduct a public health study of synthetic drugs in the commonwealth. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to conduct a comprehensive study of synthetic drugs, including their use, effects, prevalence, and health implications. The study will investigate the types of synthetic opioids, their historical usage rates, and the physical, mental, and emotional short and long-term impacts of these drugs. The Department will also develop recommendations to reduce the use of synthetic drugs through public awareness campaigns, educational curriculum, and rehabilitative therapies. The results of the study, along with legislative recommendations, will be reported to the state legislature by December 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Patrick O'Connor (R)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2692 (on 02/14/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1505

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1505
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1505.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2220	Directing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to study the feasibility of reevaluating the process of testing for concussions and similar traumatic brain injuries	Accompanied a study order, see H5035	Similar To
H2490	Establishing an institute within the Department of Public Health	No further action taken	Similar To
S1001	Relative to civil commitment length of treatment for alcohol and substance use	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1025	Relative to direct food donations	Accompanied H1702	Similar To
S1448	Relative to the determination of need of new technology	Accompanied a study order, see S2772	Similar To
S1521	Relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers	Accompanied a study order, see S2692	Similar To
S1736	Relative to surplus in retirement systems	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S2282	Relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification	Amendment #1 () adopted	Similar To
S2692	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Health to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public health matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S787	Establishing a public health option	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S791	To promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To

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