H 2494
An Act relative to emergency room procedure for prescribing or dispensing pain medication to certain persons on probation
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Bill overview
This bill addresses procedures for emergency room staff in Massachusetts regarding prescribing or dispensing pain medication to individuals currently on probation. It mandates that emergency room providers consult probation officers before administering such medications to ensure compliance with probation terms. The bill aims to align emergency room practices with probation supervision and reduce potential violations of probation conditions.
Key provisions
- Emergency room providers must consult with probation officers before prescribing or dispensing pain medication.
- The consultation aims to verify compliance with an individual’s probation terms.
- This applies to individuals on probation in Massachusetts.
- The bill intends to prevent probation violations related to pain medication use.
- It focuses on procedures within emergency room settings.
- It is related to existing legislation concerning opioid prescribing and patient education.
Who is affected
- Individuals on probation in Massachusetts
- Emergency room medical professionals
- Probation officers
- The Massachusetts public health system
Notable changes
- Requires a consultation between emergency room staff and probation officers.
- Adds a specific procedure for pain medication dispensing to probationers in emergency situations.
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Primary sponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
Cosponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
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Bill H.2494 194th (Current)
An Act relative to emergency room procedure for prescribing or dispensing pain medication to certain persons on probation
By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2494) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to procedures for prescribing or dispensing pain medications in emergency rooms to certain persons on probation. Public Health.
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Presenter: Joseph D. McKenna
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2494
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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