An Act relative to patient opioid notification

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2212) of Steven S. Howitt relative to the issuing of the initial prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances or other opioid pain relievers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Mar 30, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)
Session: 194th
Momentum: 30 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -4 30/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 198 days quiet

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