HARRISBURG, May 16 -- Rep. Maureen Madden today announced the Pennsylvania House passed her legislation that would expand access to a Medication for Opioid Use Disorder program in county jails across the state. The bill passed the House with broad bipartisan support 192-11. “Today marks a significant step forward in our fight against the opioid epidemic that continues to devastate communities across Pennsylvania,” said Madden, D-Monroe. “By passing my legislation, we are ensuring that county jails would have the ability to offer all FDA-approved medications, including buprenorphine and its long-acting injectable form, Sublocade. for opioid use disorder. This legislation would remove outdated restrictions and empower local facilities to provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment to individuals struggling with addiction.” Currently, Act 80 of 2015, which set up a treatment grant program for county jails to help inmates experiencing substance use disorder, limits county jails to offering only naltrexone (Vivitrol) for MOUD, a medication that requires individuals to undergo detoxification before use. In contrast, buprenorphine and Sublocade can be administered without the need for detox, offering a more accessible and effective treatment option for many individuals. “The opioid crisis does not discriminate, and neither should our approach to treatment,” Madden said. “By aligning county Read more
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"The Poconos is well known for the many amenities that we have to experience nature, and today’s grants will continue that tradition,” said Madden. Read more
"For years, MCTI has been doing wonderful things preparing students for the workforce or their post-secondary education opportunities. As a former educator, I am glad that I was able to help county and school officials work through the process of acquiring this important grant funding,” said Madden. Read more
“The infrastructure improvements funded by these grants will provide vital services to currently underserved corridors, such as new public sewer lines, a recycling center and transportation and safety updates. Additionally, the Pocono Mountain School District will benefit from better water quality and energy savings,” said Madden. Read more
“As majority chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, I welcomed the opportunity to work with legislative leaders and stakeholders to get this bill across the finish line,” Madden said. Read more
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"As a former educator, I know how important it is for students to be able to concentrate on the subject matter they are studying and not to be worried about the conditions in their schools,” said Madden. Read more
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State Rep. Maureen Madden said she is excited that bipartisan efforts to establish a full-time state agency dedicated to supporting dementia initiatives across Pennsylvania were signed into law. Read more
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