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MA S954

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Velis

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all Massachusetts state university campuses to provide opioid antagonist (e.g., naloxone) training to every resident assistant employed by the campus
  • Mandates campuses provide and maintain opioid antagonists on-site in each college-operated housing facility
  • Opioid antagonists must be accessible to resident assistants for emergency use on any student, staff, or other individual on housing premises suspected of overdosing
  • Directs the Department of Public Health, in consultation with the Department of Higher Education, to adopt implementing regulations
  • Amends Chapter 94C, Section 19B of the Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

Relative to opioid overdose prevention in college housing

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 09/11/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1

8/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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