Raised Bill No. 371, introduced in the February Session, 2024, proposes the establishment of a program dedicated to pain management for individuals who have undergone limb amputation. The bill, referred to the Committee on Appropriations, includes an appropriation of one million dollars from the General Fund to the Department of Public Health for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. This funding is specifically allocated for the creation of this pain management program.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, and does not include any deletions from current law. Instead, it introduces a new section to the existing legislation, which is indicated by the insertion. The purpose of the bill is clearly stated as to provide financial support for a program that addresses pain management following amputation, aiming to assist those who have had a limb amputated in managing their pain effectively.