Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1709
An Act to save lives by distributing narcan to individuals at risk for an overdose
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1709) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to distribute Narcan to a detainee or prisoner at risk for an overdose upon discharge from a correctional facility. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 21, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Jun 20, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security