S 743
An Act relative to rehabilitation periods for those in addiction recovery
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish rehabilitation periods for individuals recovering from substance abuse. It seeks to provide a structured timeframe for these individuals to focus on their recovery and reintegration into society. The specific details of these periods, such as length and requirements, are yet to be defined within the bill. The bill has been referred to various committees for review and consideration.
Key provisions
- Establishment of rehabilitation periods for substance abuse recovery.
- Potential requirements for participation in these periods.
- Referral to Senate Committee on Financial Services, then Senate Committee on Health Care Financing.
- Scheduling of hearings to discuss the bill's provisions.
- Recommendation to pass by the Senate Committee on Health Care Financing.
Who is affected
- Individuals recovering from substance abuse
- Healthcare providers
- State government agencies
- The Department of Health and Human Services
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Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
Cosponsors
Paul R. Feeney
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Bill S.743 194th (Current)
An Act relative to rehabilitation periods for those in addiction recovery
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 743) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to rehabilitation periods for recovering substance abusers. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Paul R. Feeney Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.743
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 and virtual |
| 9/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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