Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-392-R1

Redraft EHS 392

Relative to fetal opioid drug exposure

Messrs. Tarr and Moore, Ms. Moran and Ms. Lovely moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section 53 the following section:-

“SECTION 53A. (a) The department of developmental services, in collaboration with the department of public health and the department of mental health, shall conduct a study on the occurrence and impact of neonatal abstinence syndrome in the commonwealth. The study shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a review of current protocols, policies and programs related to neonatal abstinence syndrome; (ii) an analysis of the impact of neonatal abstinence syndrome, including, but not limited to, an evaluation of disproportionately impacted populations; (iii) a review of scientific evidence and data related to diagnosis and treatment of neonatal abstinence syndrome; and (iv) an examination of the need for support services for children diagnosed with  neonatal abstinence syndrome.

(b) Not later than July 1, 2024, the department shall submit a report of its findings and any recommendations to the clerks of the senate and house of representatives, the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the joint committee on public health.”