Discrimination: Disability: Medication-Assisted Treatment.

AI Summary

The bill aims to address discrimination against individuals with disabilities who are in medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. It prohibits discrimination based on the use of these medications and requires entities receiving federal funding to ensure equal access to services for individuals using medication-assisted treatment. The bill seeks to protect the rights of those in recovery and promote fair treatment, reducing stigma and barriers to care for this vulnerable population.

• 2023-02-16: Read first time. To print.

• 2023-02-17: From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.

• 2023-03-02: Referred to Com. on JUD.

• 2023-04-03: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

• 2023-04-04: Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

• 2023-04-11: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 11).

• 2023-04-12: Read second time and amended.

• 2023-04-17: Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

• 2023-04-26: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

• 2023-05-03: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

• 2023-05-10: In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

• 2023-05-18: In committee: Held under submission.

• 2024-01-31: Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

• 2024-02-01: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.