Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H2223 — An Act relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill addresses regulations regarding benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics.

This legislation relates to the use and regulation of benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, substances often prescribed for anxiety and sleep disorders. It specifies how these medications are managed in order to ensure safe usage.

Summary

An Act relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2223 do?
An Act relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics
Who sponsors H2223?
H2223 is sponsored by Paul McMurtry (Democrat).
What is the current status of H2223?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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.
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