Amendment #3 to H4346

Joint Policy Working Group 2

Mr. Kaufman of Lexington moves to amend the bill in section 23 by inserting at the end of the first sentence after the words: “reducing diversion, abuse and addiction” the following: “and protecting access for patients suffering from acute and chronic pain”

Mr. Kaufman further moves to amend the bill in section 23 by deleting the second paragraph and replacing it with the words “The commissioner after reviewing the policy working group’s findings and recommendations, shall promulgate regulations relative to safe and responsible opioid prescribing and dispensing practices with the goal of reducing diversion, abuse and addiction and protecting access for patients suffering from acute and chronic pain, not later than six months after the joint policy working group submits its report.”