By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2422) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2846) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2423) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to providing advanced life support to police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Marc T. Lombardo and Angelo L. D'Emilia for legislation to exempt municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2922) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to deeds excise receipts. Revenue.
By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2888) of Joseph D. McKenna, Angelo L. D'Emilia and Michael J. Soter for legislation to ensure that state payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) to cities and towns not be less than the previous fiscal year. Revenue.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2844) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the gradual elimination of the inventory tax. Revenue.
By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2406) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to immunity from prosecution for certain first responders for providing or transferring opioid antagonists to certain persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to allow hospitals to provide short-term treatment for individuals who suffer an opiate-related overdose shortly after receiving a substance abuse evaluation. Specifically, if a patient returns to an acute care facility within seven days of such an evaluation with an overdose or recent naloxone administration, a physician can authorize up to three days of treatment at a designated facility. The measure directly affects emergency departments and patients experiencing acute opioid crises, aiming to facilitate immediate intervention in specific overdose scenarios. By modifying existing regulations, the legislation creates a clear pathway for medical staff to address these urgent health situations without needing separate approval processes.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts laws to allow first responders, such as police and firefighters, to provide naloxone and instructions for its use to anyone at risk of an opioid overdose based on their professional judgment. It also grants legal protection to individuals who, in good faith, use testing equipment like fentanyl strips to check the purity of drugs, shielding them from charges related to possession or paraphernalia. Additionally, the legislation mandates that standard first aid training include specific instruction on how to administer naloxone to address opioid emergencies.
