HB 1038 — establishing a committee to study raising awareness of the law providing immunity from liability in certain cases involving drug overdoses.
Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 28
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced November 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Summary
establishing a committee to study raising awareness of the law providing immunity from liability in certain cases involving drug overdoses.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 28
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2026 (Vote 10-1; CC) HC 7 P. 16
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Executive Session: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 234
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Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 02:00 pm GP 234
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration HJ 1 P. 3
Sponsors
- Jodi Newell · Cosponsor
- Wendy Thomas · Cosponsor
- Lily Foss · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Lily Foss Democrat
Co-sponsors (2)
- Jodi Newell Democrat
- Wendy Thomas Democrat
Not signed on (412)
412 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 412 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1038 do?
- establishing a committee to study raising awareness of the law providing immunity from liability in certain cases involving drug overdoses.
- Who sponsors HB 1038?
- HB 1038 is sponsored by Jodi Newell (Democrat), Wendy Thomas (Democrat), and Lily Foss (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 1038?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced November 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 1038?
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