Establishes protections and ensures access to harm reduction programming and services in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes protections for and ensures access to harm reduction programming and services in Massachusetts. It requires approval from the board of health in the hosting city or town before establishing a harm reduction program. The city or town must notify the department of such approval. The department must collect and report data annually on harm reduction programs, including participant visits, supplies distributed, and referrals to treatment.
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