H 1968 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the labeling of opioid prescriptions

This bill requires pharmacists in Massachusetts to add a specific warning label to containers of Schedule II or III opioid prescriptions. The label must clearly state that these medications can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose. This change applies to all prescriptions, whether they are written, electronic, or oral. The goal is to inform patients directly about the risks associated with taking these specific pain medications.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 6, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Pete Capano
DDemocratic
MA
11th Essex