MA H2402

Bill

MA H2402

To expand access to medication-assisted treatment providers

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 establish a training program for the treatment of certain opioid use and alcohol use disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand access to medication-assisted treatment providers for opioid use and alcohol use disorders. It proposes to develop a training program for physicians on the prescribing and administration of naltrexone, both in pill and injectable forms, for the treatment of these disorders. The training program will cover various aspects, including assessment, care coordination, treatment plans, toxicology screens, appropriate length of treatment, and relapse prevention. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Public Health and the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services to establish an extended-release naltrexone training and technical assistance program, prioritizing providers in areas with high opioid-related fatalities and those serving individuals released from correctional facilities. The bill also mandates the Department of Public Health to submit a report on the number of providers trained and any identified obstacles to expanding the training program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Christine Barber (D), Michael Day (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Kevin Honan (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), James Miceli (D), José Tosado (D), Steve Ultrino (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4624 (on 06/18/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2402

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2402
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2402.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1137	Requiring hospital governing body training	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
H1210	Relative to youth concussions	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
H1840	To establish driver education and training reform	Accompanied a study order, see H4502	Similar To
H2390	To study and create a Massachusetts substance abuse treatment expansion strategy	Accompanied a study order, see H4557	Similar To
H2392	Relative to safe in-patient alcoholism or substance abuse treatment	Accompanied a study order, see H4624	Similar To
H2394	Relative to requiring insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment	Accompanied a study order, see H4624	Similar To
H2405	To promote accessibility and affordability of behavioral health and substance abuse services for recipients of MassHealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4528	Similar To
H3047	Relative to voluntary civil commitment for alcohol and substance abuse treatment	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
H3048	Relative to civil commitment length of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H3510	Relative to voluntary third-party notification of end of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse	Accompanied a study order, see H4557	Similar To
H4624	Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H719	To improve public safety by facilitating access to addiction services	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S1021	For a Bridge Employment Training Program (BET)	Accompanied a study order, see S2490	Similar To
S35	To promote employment	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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