Massachusetts S1252 ensures consistent medication-assisted treatment for addiction in correctional facilities.
Massachusetts S1252 mandates that all state and county correctional facilities offer medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated individuals with substance use disorder. Facilities must assess individuals for treatment needs within 24 hours of admission. Those already receiving treatment must continue their medication, unless a qualified specialist determines otherwise. New patients must be offered treatment within 24 hours of assessment. The bill also requires re-entry treatment plans for individuals with expected release dates within 120 days.
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