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MA H2181

Relative to substance use disorder diversion and treatment

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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

Relative to substance use disorder diversion and treatment. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve substance use disorder diversion and treatment in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Defining key terms like "addiction specialist," "second drug offense," and "successful completion of treatment." - Requiring the state's Bureau of Substance Abuse Services to publish an annual list of available treatment facilities and their services. - Allowing courts to order substance use evaluations and, if the defendant is found to be drug dependent, assign them to treatment instead of prosecution in certain cases. - Mandating insurance coverage for up to 30 days of medically necessary acute treatment services, clinical stabilization services, and transitional support services for substance use disorder, without prior authorization. - Requiring the Center for Health Information and Analysis to study the impact of the expanded insurance coverage. - Providing legal protections for individuals who seek medical assistance, including substance abuse treatment, for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose. - Establishing requirements for a statewide drug take-back program. The bill aims to increase access to substance use disorder treatment and support services while also expanding legal protections for individuals seeking help.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (59)

Brian Ashe (D),  Ruth Balser (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Paul Brodeur (D),  Will Brownsberger (D),  Thomas Calter (D),  Linda Campbell (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Edward Coppinger (D),  Brendan Crighton (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Mike Day (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Paul Donato (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),  Linda Forry (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Ken Gordon (D),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Paul Heroux (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Kevin Honan (D),  Dan Hunt (D),  Randy Hunt (R),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Louis Kafka (D),  Jay Kaufman (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Stephen Kulik (D),  Barbara L'Italien (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Jay Livingstone (D),  John Mahoney (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Paul Mark (D),  Juana Matias (D),  Joe McGonagle (D),  James Miceli (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Denise Provost (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Angelo Scaccia (D),  Frank Smizik (D),  José Tosado (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  RoseLee Vincent (D),  Chris Walsh (D),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)
(12 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2181
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2181.pdf
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