Bill > H1940

This bill establishes a new reporting requirement for healthcare providers in Massachusetts concerning drug overdoses. Specifically, it mandates that hospitals, community health centers, and clinics must report de-identified information about patients treated for injuries resulting from opiate, illegal, or illicit drug overdoses. This reporting will be done on a monthly basis and sent to the local chief of police and the office of the district attorney, with the specific method of reporting to be determined in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. This measure aims to create a system for tracking and understanding drug overdose incidents to inform public health efforts.