Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee

HD 4535 — An Act relative to combating the opioid epidemic

Last action — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish an opioid advisory council (including members of the General Court) and an opioid prevention fund to be credited with funds from settlements. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

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Action History

  1. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

  2. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

  • Shawn Dooley · Primary
  • Shawn Dooley · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Shawn Dooley

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Shawn Dooley

Not signed on (202)

202 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 4535 do?
By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish an opioid advisory council (including members of the General Court) and an opioid prevention fund to be credited with funds from settlements. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Who sponsors HD 4535?
HD 4535 is sponsored by Shawn Dooley.
What is the current status of HD 4535?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HD 4535?
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