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MA S1280

MA S1280
Relative to best practices for sober homes


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
07/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to best practices for sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish standards of best practice for "sober homes" - alcohol and drug-free housing facilities in Massachusetts. The bill requires these facilities to comply with standards set by the Department of Public Health, which will be developed by a special task force investigating best practices. The task force will look at issues like on-site supervision, access to treatment, medication dispensing, local zoning control, and the role of probation officers in monitoring individuals released to these homes. Only facilities that meet these new standards will be authorized to be called "sober homes."

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/13/2022)

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