H2229

To expand equity and access to patient centered care for substance abuse disorder

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Expands equity and access to patient-centered care for substance abuse disorder in Massachusetts.

The bill aims to expand equity and access to patient-centered care for substance abuse disorder in Massachusetts. It establishes a healthcare provider education campaign to encourage the adoption of all FDA-approved medications for alcohol and opioid use disorders. The Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine will develop this campaign, which includes training for providers.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 28, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)

Jul 18, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Jul 18, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order