Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 D · 1 R cosponsors

H 565 — An Act relative to opioid prescribing practices and access to pain management

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4778

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

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 565) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to opioid prescribing practices and health insurance access to pain management. Financial Services.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4778

  2. Hearing scheduled for 12/14/2017 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in 222

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Financial Services

Sponsors

  • Smitty Pignatelli · Primary
  • John F. Keenan · Cosponsor
  • Elizabeth A. Malia · Cosponsor
  • Brian M. Ashe · Cosponsor
  • Linda Dean Campbell · Cosponsor
  • Jr. William L. Crocker · Cosponsor
  • Josh S. Cutler · Cosponsor
  • Marjorie C. Decker · Cosponsor
  • Shawn Dooley · Cosponsor
  • Susan Williams Gifford · Cosponsor
  • Adam G. Hinds · Cosponsor
  • Kay Khan · Cosponsor
  • Robert M. Koczera · Cosponsor
  • Jason M. Lewis · Cosponsor
  • Barbara A. L'Italien · Cosponsor
  • Juana B. Matias · Cosponsor
  • Denise Provost · Cosponsor
  • Bruce J. Ayers · Cosponsor
  • Joan B. Lovely · Cosponsor
  • David F. DeCoste · Cosponsor
  • Thomas J. Calter · Cosponsor
  • James M. Cantwell · Cosponsor
  • Daniel J. Hunt · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Smitty Pignatelli

Co-sponsors (22)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 565 do?
By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 565) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to opioid prescribing practices and health insurance access to pain management. Financial Services.
Who sponsors H 565?
H 565 is sponsored by Smitty Pignatelli, John F. Keenan (Democrat), Elizabeth A. Malia, Brian M. Ashe (Democrat), Linda Dean Campbell, William L. Crocker, Jr., Josh S. Cutler, Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Shawn Dooley, Susan Williams Gifford, Adam G. Hinds, Kay Khan, Robert M. Koczera, Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Barbara A. L'Italien, Juana B. Matias, Denise Provost, Bruce J. Ayers (Democrat), Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), David F. DeCoste (Republican), Thomas J. Calter, James M. Cantwell, and Daniel J. Hunt (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 565?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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 H 565?
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