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Introduced
04/12/2018
04/12/2018
In Committee
04/30/2018
04/30/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio and others that the Department of Public Health be authorized to establish a task force to investigate best practices for alcohol and drug free housing. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance standards for alcohol and drug-free housing, or "sober homes," in Massachusetts. It authorizes the Department of Public Health to establish a task force to investigate best practices for such housing, including the presence of on-site supervisors, access to treatment, medication dispensing, local zoning, and the role of probation officers in monitoring individuals released to this housing. The bill requires the Department to promulgate rules and regulations establishing standards of best practice for alcohol and drug-free housing based on the task force's findings.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Bruce Ayers (D),
William Crocker (R),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Denise Provost (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4586 (on 06/11/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4466 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4466.pdf |
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