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SD 1647 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act regarding consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence

Summary
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1711) of John F. Keenan for legislation to require all state and county correctional facilities to provide medication for addiction treatment (MAT) for substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates MAT in correctional facilities to address substance use disorders, reducing recidivism through evidence-based rehabilitation - core criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates MAT in correctional facilities, expanding access to evidence-based addiction treatment under public health programs.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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Photo of John Keenan
John Keenan
DDemocratic
MA
Norfolk and Plymouth