S1042
An Act relative to life saving treatment
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Bill overview
This bill would require hospitals in Massachusetts to have a licensed social worker evaluate patients who have overdosed before they are discharged. The goal is to provide patients with access to social services and support that can help prevent future overdoses and address underlying issues contributing to substance use. This intervention aims to improve patient outcomes and connect individuals with necessary resources. It’s part of a broader effort to combat the opioid crisis in the state.
Key provisions
- Requires hospitals to evaluate patients who have overdosed.
- Mandates a social worker be involved in the evaluation process.
- The evaluation must occur before a patient is discharged from the hospital.
- The evaluation is intended to identify and address social needs contributing to overdose risk.
- The bill aims to connect patients with relevant social services.
Who is affected
- Patients experiencing overdoses
- Hospitals and medical facilities in Massachusetts
- Licensed social workers
- Individuals struggling with substance use disorders
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for social worker involvement in overdose treatment discharge planning.
- Builds upon existing efforts to address the opioid crisis.
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Bill S.1042 194th (Current)
An Act relative to life saving treatment
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1042) of Nick Collins for legislation to require that patients admitted to a medical facility for suffering an overdose receive an evaluation by a licensed social worker before discharge. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Nick Collins
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1042
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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