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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 non-opioid alternatives in pain treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote the use of non-opioid alternatives for pain treatment. It requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to develop and publish an educational pamphlet on available non-opioid alternatives, including non-opioid medications and non-pharmacological therapies, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, the bill mandates that healthcare practitioners inform patients about non-opioid alternatives and provide them with a copy of the educational pamphlet before prescribing or administering opioid drugs, with some exceptions for critical care and hospice settings.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Jim Arciero (D)*,
Walter Timilty (D)*,
Michelle DuBois (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4656 (on 05/23/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1962 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1962.pdf |
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