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H 4123 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the distribution of opioid antagonists at correctional facilities

Summary
By Representatives Donaghue of Westborough and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4123) of Kate Donaghue and Andres X. Vargas relative to the distribution of opioid antagonists at correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates opioid antagonist distribution in correctional facilities, addressing inmate health and overdose prevention - a direct correctional reform measure to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDistributing opioid antagonists (naloxone) in correctional facilities prevents overdose deaths, a public health measure directly protecting patient safety in healthcare settings.90% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2025 Last action Oct 8, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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