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MA S1393

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Julian Cyr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a legal framework for harm reduction programs in Massachusetts, which may include needle exchange, drug testing services, overdose reversal care, supervised consumption of pre-obtained substances, and referrals to treatment

  • Provides broad legal immunity for program operators, participants, property owners, and government employees from arrest, prosecution, civil liability, asset seizure, and professional disciplinary action related to harm reduction activities

  • Prohibits law enforcement from using a person's entry, exit, or use of a harm reduction program as basis for reasonable suspicion or probable cause for searches or seizures

  • Requires the Department of Public Health to approve programs and promulgate regulations, with a report on program results due within 1 year of implementation

  • Exempts approved harm reduction service providers from controlled substance registration requirements and protects health care providers' insurance coverage when working at these programs

Legislative Description

Relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/12/2026
Health Care Financing1/12/2026
Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Recovery2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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