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MA H1991

MA H1991
Relative to substance use disorder evaluations


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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

Relative to substance use disorder evaluations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to require the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to annually collect and report data on the frequency and location of substance abuse evaluations ordered under Section 51 1/2 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws. The report will include the number of people who received a substance abuse evaluation and returned to an acute care facility within the same calendar year for treatment related to an opioid overdose. This data will be provided to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, and the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means by January 1 each year.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

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/H1991
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1991.pdf
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