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MA S1042
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nick Collins
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AI Summary
- Patients who suffered an overdose or required administration of an opioid antagonist cannot be discharged from a medical facility until evaluated by a licensed social worker and meeting with a recovery coach and navigator
- Individuals subject to civil commitment petitions under M.G.L. Chapter 123, Section 35 while hospitalized may participate in court hearings remotely along with their independent counsel
- Court-ordered evaluations for civil commitment may be performed remotely
- Discharge of patients from public health facilities under civil commitment requires approval from the judge who issued the commitment order
Legislative Description
Relative to life saving treatment
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2931
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Care Financing7/21/2025
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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