Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H1962: An Act relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors
Status: Failed, March 26, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Chapter 94C of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting, after section 34A, the following section:- Section 34B. (a) A police officer who, in good faith, seeks medical assistance for someone experiencing an anaphylactic reaction shall not be charged or prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance under sections 34 or 35 if the evidence for the charge of possession of a controlled substance was gained as a result of the seeking of medical assistance. (b) A person who experiences an anaphylactic reaction and is in need of medical assistance and, in good faith, seeks such medical assistance, or is the subject of such a good faith request for medical assistance, shall not be charged or prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance under said sections 34 or 35 if the evidence for the charge of possession of a controlled substance was gained as a result of the anaphylactic reaction and the need for medical assistance. (c) The act of seeking medical assistance for someone who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction may be used as a mitigating factor in a criminal prosecution under the Controlled Substance Act,1970 P.L. 91–513, 21 U.S.C. section 801, et seq. (d) Nothing contained in this section shall prevent anyone from being charged with trafficking, distribution or possession of a controlled substance with intent to …
Sponsors
- John Rogers (D, 12th Norfolk) · primary sponsor
- Bud Williams (D, 11th Hampden)
- Whipps, Susannah M. (I, 2nd Franklin)
- Christopher Flanagan (D)
- Marc Lombardo (R, 22nd Middlesex)
- Natalie Higgins (D, 4th Worcester)
- Marcus Vaughn (R)
- James Arena-DeRosa (D)
- Carmine Gentile (D)
- Samantha Montaño (D)
- Patrick Kearney (D, 4th Plymouth)
- James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is H1962?
- H1962 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors.
- What is the status of H1962?
- Failed as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) (March 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored H1962?
- John Rogers (D, 12th Norfolk), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H1962?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1962
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