MA S1254

Bill

MA S1254

To inform prescribers of non-opioid alternative care

Introduced
02/16/2023

In Committee
02/16/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to inform prescribers of non-opioid alternative care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 94C Section 18(e) of the Massachusetts General Laws to require the Boards responsible for developing training programs for prescribers to consult with the Massachusetts Chiropractic Society. The purpose is to ensure that the training programs include accurate information about chiropractic care as a non-opioid alternative form of treatment, in order to inform prescribers of these options.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Ed Kennedy (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2642 (on 02/12/2024)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1254

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1254
BillText	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1254.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1970	To inform prescribers of non-opioid alternative care	Accompanied a study order, see H4712	Similar To
S2642	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to mental health, substance use and recovery matters.	No further action taken	Replaced by

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