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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
Relative to utilization of the prescription monitoring program. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing prescription monitoring program law in Massachusetts. It adds a new provision that imposes a fine on registered participants who are required to utilize the prescription monitoring program before issuing a prescription, but fail to do so as required. The fine amount will be set by the state Department of Health in regulations. This change aims to strengthen compliance with the prescription monitoring program, which is an important tool for tracking and preventing prescription drug misuse and abuse.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2189 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2189.pdf |
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