S 1406
An Act relative to the prescription monitoring program
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1406, aimed to strengthen Massachusetts’ prescription monitoring program, which tracks controlled substances dispensed in the state. The goal was to help prevent doctor shopping, opioid misuse, and drug diversion by providing healthcare providers and law enforcement with a centralized database of prescriptions. While the bill was initially introduced and referred to committees, it ultimately failed to pass. Similar legislation has been proposed and considered in the past.
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Primary sponsor
John F. Keenan
Cosponsors
James K. Hawkins
John F. Keenan
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Bill S.1406 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the prescription monitoring program
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1406) of John F. Keenan and James K. Hawkins for legislation relative to the prescription monitor program. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: John F. Keenan
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1406
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/12/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2972 |
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