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MA H524

MA H524
To increase access to information regarding drug overdose deaths


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Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to increasinh access to information regarding drug overdose deaths. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 7 of Chapter 38 of the General Laws to improve access to information regarding drug overdose deaths by requiring medical examiners to notify the district attorney and local law enforcement agency if they suspect a death was caused by another person's actions or negligence, or by ingesting narcotics, and to provide them with all relevant investigation records. This change aims to ensure that law enforcement agencies are promptly informed and have the necessary information to investigate potential criminal activity or negligence related to drug overdose fatalities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)

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