H5274

Relative to establishing protections for and ensuring access to harm reduction programming and services in the commonwealth

Introduced·3/25/26
Introduced Text

Establishes protections and ensures access to harm reduction programming and services in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes protections for and ensures access to harm reduction programming and services in Massachusetts. It requires approval from the board of health in the hosting city or town before establishing a harm reduction program. The city or town must notify the department of such approval. The department must collect and report data annually on harm reduction programs, including participant visits, supplies distributed, and referrals to treatment.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 25

House

Reported from the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

Mar 25

House

New draft of H2196

Mar 25

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means