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MA H2104

MA H2104
Increasing awareness of suspected opiate overdose deaths


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
06/02/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require the state police to prepare quarterly reports on suspected fatal opiate overdoses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill requires the state police to create and distribute quarterly reports detailing suspected fatal opiate overdoses, making this information accessible to law enforcement agencies, state agencies, and municipal health directors. These reports will include specific details such as the dates of the deaths and demographic information about the deceased, including their municipality of residence, gender, and age, while ensuring all information shared adheres to existing confidentiality laws.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read second, amended and ordered to a third reading (on 06/09/2016)

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