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Introduced
06/30/2022
06/30/2022
In Committee
06/30/2022
06/30/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the existing Chapter 94C of the General Laws in Massachusetts by defining "benzodiazepine" as a substance that depresses the central nervous system and is primarily used to treat conditions like insomnia, convulsions, and anxiety, and defining "non-benzodiazepine hypnotic" as a substance that produces similar effects to benzodiazepines. Additionally, the bill requires pharmacists to affix a label with a clear warning about the risks associated with the misuse, abuse, dependency, and long-term use of benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics when filling prescriptions for these substances.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4962 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4962.pdf |
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