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MA H1962
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Rogers
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AI Summary
- Police officers who seek medical assistance for someone experiencing an anaphylactic reaction cannot be charged with controlled substance possession if the evidence was obtained as a result of seeking that assistance
- Individuals experiencing anaphylactic reactions who seek or receive good faith medical assistance are similarly protected from controlled substance possession charges
- Police officers acting in good faith may receive, possess, and administer epinephrine autoinjectors to individuals appearing to experience anaphylactic reactions
- Officers are shielded from civil liability for administering epinephrine unless their conduct is willful, wanton, or reckless
- Protections do not apply to charges for trafficking, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances
Legislative Description
Relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
3/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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