Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1955 — An Act relative to fentanyl test strips

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

This bill allows the use of fentanyl test strips to prevent overdose deaths.

The bill aims to make fentanyl test strips legal and accessible. These strips help people test substances for fentanyl, reducing the risk of overdose.

What this means for you
  • Workers: {}
  • Families: This means families will have a safer environment by reducing the risk of overdose among loved ones.
  • Consumers: Consumers can use these test strips to check the safety of their substances, potentially saving lives.

Summary

An Act relative to fentanyl test strips

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Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1955 do?
An Act relative to fentanyl test strips
Who sponsors H1955?
H1955 is sponsored by David M. Rogers (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1955?
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 H1955?
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