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MA H1962

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

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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