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MA S1057
Bill
Status
9/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia Creem
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AI Summary
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Excludes fentanyl test strips and fentanyl detection equipment from the definition of drug paraphernalia under Massachusetts controlled substances law (Chapter 94C)
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Provides legal immunity from criminal liability, civil liability, and professional disciplinary action for anyone who in good faith provides, administers, or uses fentanyl test strips
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Immunity protection does not apply in cases of gross negligence or willful/wanton misconduct
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Amends Chapter 94C by adding new Section 19G to codify these protections
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Filed by Senator Cynthia Stone Creem (Norfolk and Middlesex) on January 14, 2025; similar legislation was introduced in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Relative to fentanyl test strips
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2
10/20/2025