MA S1537

Creates an illicit drink spiking response and intervention task force within the Department of Public Health, chaired by the DPH commissioner, with members from legislature, law enforcement, healthcare, restaurant associations, and victim advocates to study incidents and recommend regulations

Requires the Department of Public Health to publish online resources on known drink spiking substances, victim rights, and maintain a reporting portal and hotline for tracking incidents statewide

Mandates hospitals provide evidence-based testing for drink spiking substances upon patient request, with DPH developing standardized care protocols and cost-sharing guidance regardless of whether sexual assault occurred

Requires all licensed bars, clubs, and restaurants to post informational signage about drink spiking prevention and response in prominent locations including every public bathroom

Requires licensed alcohol establishments to sell drug testing devices (test strips, stickers, straws) to customers at reasonable cost, with liability protection for establishments from inaccurate test results