MA S2010

Bill

MA S2010

To improve the accessibility and affordability of naloxone and other pharmaceutical drugs of public health concern

Introduced
09/10/2015

In Committee
09/28/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

The committee on Rules, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to improve the accessibility and affordability of naloxone and other pharmaceutical drugs of public health concern (Senate, No. 603),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2010).

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve access to and affordability of naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, and other drugs of public health concern by implementing several key provisions. It mandates training for law enforcement officers on responding to drug-related overdoses and the application of relevant laws, and requires the state to identify and publish a list of non-opioid pain management alternatives. The bill also introduces a program for individuals to voluntarily record a "non-opiate directive," which would inform healthcare providers that they should not be prescribed or administered opioid medications, and establishes guidelines for prescribing opioid drugs, including patient evaluations and pain management treatment agreements. Furthermore, it creates a "drug stewardship program" funded by pharmaceutical manufacturers to manage the collection, transport, and disposal of unwanted drugs, and requires insurers to adjust cost-sharing for prescriptions filled in lesser quantities. The bill also includes provisions for a rehabilitation program for pharmacists struggling with substance abuse disorders and mandates that health insurance plans provide coverage for pain management services that offer alternatives to opioid prescribing.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Rules (Senate)

Last Action

Substituted by S2020, amended (on 10/01/2015)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2010

(9 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2010
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2010.pdf

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S1565	To clarify the net-worth measure of the corporate excise	Accompanied a new draft, see H3639	Similar To
S1672	Creating a commission to examine accessibility for persons with disabilities in public buildings	Accompanied a study order, see S2386	Similar To
S603	To improve the accessibility and affordability of naloxone and other pharmaceutical drugs of public health concern	Substituted by S2022, amended	Replaces
S649	To promote the accessibility, quality and continuity of care for consumers of behavioral health, substance use disorder and mental health services	Accompanied a study order, see S2356	Similar To

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