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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.
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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 increased availability of opioid antagonist medication.
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PETITION OF:
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Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. | 12th Hampden | 4/9/2024 |
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By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., relative to increased availability of opioid antagonist medication. Public Health. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act relative to increased availability of opioid antagonist medication.
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.Chapter 94C of the General Laws, as appearing in the most recent edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
Section 19B3/4.(a) The department shall issue regulations requiring each agency and board of the Commonwealth to (1) acquire and maintain opioid antagonist medication; and (2) train employees on an annual basis on the usage of such medication.
(b) The department shall issue nonmandatory guidance to private employers on (1) acquiring and maintaining opioid antagonist medication; and (2) training employees on an annual basis on the usage of such medication.