SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2129 FILED ON: 1/18/2019
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1167
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Bruce E. Tarr
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to regional navigators for substance abuse treatment.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
Bruce E. Tarr | First Essex and Middlesex |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2129 FILED ON: 1/18/2019
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1167
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1167) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to regional navigators for substance abuse treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. |
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 1113 OF 2017-2018.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court
(2019-2020)
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An Act relative to regional navigators for substance abuse treatment.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the department of public health shall develop a plan to implement regional navigators within cities and towns in geographically diverse areas of the Commonwealth to assist individuals seeking treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction. Regional navigators shall be available to direct those seeking treatment to resources that can assist in identifying treatment options or providing treatment.