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MA H2004

MA H2004
To establish a special task force on best practices for sober homes


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition of Tram T. Nguyen that the Department of Public Health establish a special task force on alcohol and drug free housing to investigate best practices for alcohol and drug free sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a special task force on the Department of Public Health to investigate best practices for alcohol and drug-free "sober home" housing in Massachusetts. The task force would examine various aspects of sober homes, such as the presence of on-site supervisors, access to treatment, medication dispensing practices, local zoning control, and the role of probation officers and sheriffs in monitoring individuals released to these homes. Based on the task force's findings, the Department of Public Health would then promulgate rules and regulations establishing standards of best practice for sober homes, and only those facilities meeting these standards would be authorized to use the "sober home" designation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4712 (on 06/06/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2004
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2004.pdf
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