Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

S1416 — An Act to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment

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This bill adds new requirements for public school substance use prevention policies regarding education on addictive substances and overdose reporting immunities.

  • Section 96 of Chapter 71

    Each public school’s substance use prevention policy shall include plans to educate and inform students with particular attention to: (1) the dangers of addictive substance use generally, and especially of opioids, and the repercussions thereof, and (2) the immunities granted under section 34A of chapter 94C of the general laws to encourage the reporting of overdoses.

    Public schools must include specific educational components in their substance use prevention policies.

  • Schools may employ useful methods based on successful models used in other districts. Schools may assess the effectiveness of their measures, share successful approaches with others, and work for more effective substance use education in collaboration with the department of public health and the department of elementary and secondary education.

    Schools are encouraged to use effective methods and collaborate with state departments for improved substance use education.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1416 do?
An Act to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment
Who sponsors S1416?
S1416 is sponsored by Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican).
What is the current status of S1416?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1416?
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