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MA H1606

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Chaisson

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement for a probable cause warrant under Chapter 276 for law enforcement to access prescription monitoring program data
  • Expands access to prescription monitoring data for U.S. attorneys and federal agencies when requests comply with existing clause requirements or federal law
  • Allows the Massachusetts Attorney General's office to access data in connection with bona fide specific controlled substance or drug-related investigations without a warrant
  • Permits district attorneys' offices to access prescription monitoring data for bona fide specific controlled substance or drug-related investigations
  • Amends Section 24A of Chapter 94C of the Massachusetts General Laws regarding controlled substances

Legislative Description

Relative to law enforcement access to prescription monitoring data

Last Action

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

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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