Bill > H2859

This bill establishes a special commission of 10 members, appointed by the Governor, to investigate how opiate addiction is treated in the Commonwealth, with representation from the House of Representatives, the Senate, state health departments (Department of Public Health and Department of Mental Health), and various healthcare and addiction recovery organizations. The commission is tasked with meeting at least monthly to review critical aspects of opiate addiction treatment, including the role and funding of methadone clinics, the effectiveness of current overdose treatment systems and identifying any gaps in care, and the existing public and private payment structures for treatment, with the goal of recommending improvements. The commission is required to submit its findings and any proposed legislation to the House and Senate by December 31, 2011.