An Act establishing a commission to study the availability of the continuum of care services for persons with substance use disorder
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a commission to examine the availability of a comprehensive range of services – often called a ‘continuum of care’ – for individuals struggling with substance use disorders in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and is intended to assess the current state of these services and identify areas for improvement. The goal is to better understand and address the needs of people seeking treatment and support for substance use challenges.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to study substance use disorder continuum of care.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will assess the availability of services.
- The commission will identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- The commission will examine the needs of individuals with substance use disorders.
Who is affected
- Individuals with substance use disorders
- Mental health and substance use recovery professionals
- Healthcare providers
- The General Court
- Massachusetts residents
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
John Francis Moran
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
John Francis Moran
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