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Introduced
05/23/2024
05/23/2024
In Committee
05/23/2024
05/23/2024
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
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 94C of the General Laws to require practitioners who prescribe Schedule II opioids to consult with patients (or their designees, representatives, or guardians) about the risks of opioids, available non-opioid alternatives for pain treatment, and the advantages and disadvantages of using non-opioid alternatives. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to develop and publish educational information on non-opioid alternatives for acute and chronic pain management. These requirements do not apply to patients receiving care in certain settings, such as hospitals, hospice, or long-term care facilities, or those being treated for substance use disorder or opioid dependence.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery (J)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5016 (on 09/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4656 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4656.pdf |
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