An Act to support college students in recovery
This bill requires public colleges in Massachusetts to create housing programs specifically designed for students recovering from substance use disorders. These programs must offer an alcohol and drug-free environment along with services such as trauma-informed counseling, mentoring, and peer support. Additionally, the legislation mandates that all students, faculty, and staff receive overdose training and ensures that naloxone is available on campus to treat overdoses. The law directly impacts public higher education institutions and aims to provide a safer, supportive living situation for students in recovery.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 1, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Higher Education
upper
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Murray
DDemocratic
Co
David DeCoste
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
John Keenan
DDemocratic
Co
Lydia Edwards
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Moore
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Higgins
DDemocratic
Co
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
Co
Russell Holmes
DDemocratic
Co
Ruth Balser
DDemocratic
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