An Act relative to increased availability of opioid antagonist medication

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An Act relative to increased availability of opioid antagonist medication

An Act relative to increased availability of opioid antagonist medication By Representatives Donaghue of Westborough and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

• An Act relative to increased availability of opioid antagonist medication By Representatives Donaghue of Westborough and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
• 2404) of Kate Donaghue, Angelo J.
• Puppolo, Jr.
• and others relative to increased availability of opioid antagonist medication.

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Official Summary Text

An Act relative to increased availability of opioid antagonist medication
By Representatives Donaghue of Westborough and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2404) of Kate Donaghue, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others relative to increased availability of opioid antagonist medication. Public Health.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.2404

Chapter 94C of the General Laws, as appearing in the most recent edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-

Section 19B3/4.

(a) The department shall issue regulations requiring each agency and board of the Commonwealth to (1) acquire and maintain opioid antagonist medication; and (2) train employees on an annual basis on the usage of such medication.

(b) The department shall issue nonmandatory guidance to private employers on (1) acquiring and maintaining opioid antagonist medication; and (2) training employees on an annual basis on the usage of such medication.

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