Massachusetts H2404 mandates state agencies to acquire and maintain opioid antagonist medication and train employees annually on its usage.

Massachusetts H2404 amends Chapter 94C of the General Laws by adding a new section requiring the Department of Public Health to issue regulations. These regulations mandate each agency and board of the Commonwealth to acquire and maintain opioid antagonist medication. Additionally, these entities must train their employees annually on the usage of such medication. This bill aims to increase the availability of opioid antagonist medication and ensure that employees are trained in its use.

Massachusetts H2404 mandates state agencies to acquire and maintain opioid antagonist medication and train employees annually on its usage.

Massachusetts H2404 amends Chapter 94C of the General Laws by adding a new section requiring the Department of Public Health to issue regulations. These regulations mandate each agency and board of the Commonwealth to acquire and maintain opioid antagonist medication. Additionally, these entities must train their employees annually on the usage of such medication. This bill aims to increase the availability of opioid antagonist medication and ensure that employees are trained in its use.