An Act relative to the distribution of opioid antagonists at correctional facilities
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to require correctional facilities in Massachusetts to distribute opioid antagonists, such as naloxone, to staff and inmates. The goal is to prevent overdose deaths among individuals in custody by providing a readily available countermeasure to opioid overdoses. It aims to increase the availability of these life-saving medications within the correctional system. This legislation builds upon existing efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
Key provisions
- Requires correctional facilities to maintain and distribute opioid antagonists.
- Mandates training for correctional staff on the administration of opioid antagonists.
- Directs the Department of Corrections to establish protocols for distribution.
- Authorizes the use of state funds for the purchase of opioid antagonists.
- Requires facilities to report data on the use of opioid antagonists.
- Addresses the storage and dispensing of these antagonists.
Who is affected
- Correctional Facilities
- Correctional Staff
- Inmates
- Massachusetts Department of Corrections
- Public Health Officials
Notable changes
- Increases access to opioid antagonists in correctional settings.
- Potentially reduces overdose deaths among incarcerated individuals.
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