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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the prescription monitoring program. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to expand the prescription monitoring program in Massachusetts. It requires opioid treatment programs and pharmacies to electronically submit information to the state Department of Public Health regarding prescriptions dispensed for Schedule II-V controlled substances and other drugs determined by the department. The bill also allows the department to grant waivers to opioid treatment programs that are unable to submit prescription information electronically, permitting them to submit the information through other means.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Brian Ashe (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Robert Koczera (D),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1146 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1146.pdf |
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