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MA S1102

To expand addiction treatment within houses of correction


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to expand addiction treatment within houses of correction. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand addiction treatment within houses of correction. It directs the Department of Public Health, in consultation with the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services and the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association, to create an extended-release injectable naltrexone pilot program for individuals with opioid or alcohol addiction in houses of correction. The purpose of the program is to facilitate, through grant funding to at least two county sheriffs' offices, multiple administrations of extended-release injectable naltrexone in series to persons with upcoming release dates, beginning not less than 6 months prior to their release. The Department shall collect outcomes data for such programs on an ongoing basis, similar to the data collection described in a previous act.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2440 (on 04/17/2018)

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