H5296

Relative to early intervention services for children with prenatal exposure to opioids

Introduced·1/8/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5296 amends early intervention services to ensure eligibility for children under 3 with prenatal opioid exposure.

Massachusetts H5296 amends early intervention services to ensure that children under the age of 3 diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome or meeting the definition of substance-exposed newborns are categorically eligible for these services until their third birthday. This bill seeks to review and revise operational standards to address the needs of these children, providing necessary support and resources.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Health Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 23

Senate

Senate concurred

Jan 20

House

Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health

Jan 8

House

Referred to the committee on House Rules