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MA H2404

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kate Donaghue

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all Massachusetts state agencies and boards to acquire and maintain opioid antagonist medication (such as naloxone) on-site
  • Mandates annual employee training on the use of opioid antagonist medication for state agency and board employees
  • Directs the department to issue non-mandatory guidance to private employers on acquiring opioid antagonist medication and training employees
  • Amends Chapter 94C of the General Laws by adding new Section 19B3/4
  • Filed January 15, 2025 by Representatives Kate Donaghue (19th Worcester) and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (12th Hampden)

Legislative Description

Relative to increased availability of opioid antagonist medication

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday, October 9, 2025

9/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

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