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MA H3508

MA H3508
Relative to opioid drug manufacturer assessments


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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 opioid drug manufacturer assessments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an assessment on manufacturers of opioid drugs in Massachusetts to fund prevention, treatment, management, and research related to opioid addiction. The assessment is calculated based on each manufacturer's annual distribution and dispensing of opioid drugs in the state, with a total assessment cap of $15 million. The funds collected will be deposited into the Opioid Treatment and Addiction Prevention Fund, which the Department of Public Health will administer to support the stated purposes. The bill requires the department to promulgate regulations to implement the assessment within 180 days and sets the effective date for the assessment at June 30, 2018.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4710 (on 07/09/2018)

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