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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to non-opioid alternatives in pain treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to develop and publish an educational pamphlet on the use of non-opioid alternatives for pain treatment. It also mandates that healthcare practitioners inform patients about available non-opioid options, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using them, provide the educational pamphlet, and document the non-opioid alternatives considered in the patient's record before prescribing or administering opioid drugs, except in certain critical care or hospice situations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2786 (on 05/30/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1272 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1272.pdf |
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