An Act relative to recovery housing in environmental justice communities
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the need for recovery housing, specifically sober homes, in communities designated as environmental justice communities in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that these vital resources are available in areas disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards and health disparities. The bill seeks to support and potentially regulate recovery housing to promote equitable access to treatment and recovery services for residents of these communities. It is currently undergoing study by the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery committee.
Key provisions
- Focuses on recovery housing sober homes.
- Targets environmental justice communities.
- Aims to increase access to recovery services.
- Currently undergoing study by the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery committee.
Who is affected
- Residents of environmental justice communities
- Recovery housing operators
- Individuals seeking recovery housing
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
Cosponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
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