S 1275 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act establishing a commission to study the availability of a continuum of care for persons

This bill establishes a commission to study how well Massachusetts provides a full range of care options for people with substance use disorders. The commission will examine the availability of various services, including detoxification, residential recovery homes, and outpatient treatment, and determine the right amount of each service needed to ensure efficient access. The group will be made up of state officials, party leaders, and representatives from healthcare and recovery organizations, who must submit an annual report with their findings and suggestions. Additionally, the commission is tasked with tracking how well the state implements any recommendations it makes.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 12, 2024
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This bill passed the House. 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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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John Velis
DDemocratic
MA
Hampden and Hampshire