MA H2119

Bill

MA H2119

Relative to harm reduction and racial justice

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
06/08/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to unlawful possession of certain controlled substances. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 94C of the General Laws to decriminalize the possession of controlled substances. Instead of criminal penalties, a person who possesses a controlled substance would be subject to a civil fine of up to $50 or required to participate in a needs screening to identify health, employment, housing, and other service needs. The screening would be conducted using trauma-informed and culturally competent practices, and if the person completes the screening within 45 days, the fine would be waived and the citation dismissed. Failure to pay the fine would not result in further penalties or incarceration.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Mike Connolly (D)*, Liz Miranda (D)*, Christine Barber (D), Julian Cyr (D), Nika Elugardo (D), Dylan Fernandes (D), Tami Gouveia (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Vanna Howard (D), Kay Khan (D), Jack Lewis (D), Leonard Mirra (R), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Erika Uyterhoeven (D), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (on 09/22/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2119

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2119
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2119.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2269	To ensure safe medication administration	Accompanied a study order, see H5035	Similar To
H2285	Relative to postpartum depression screening	No further action taken	Similar To
H2303	Including Krabbe Disease in newborn screening	Accompanied a study order, see H5035	Similar To
H2338	Relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus	Accompanied S1471	Similar To
H5281	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1282	Resolve establishing a special commission on psychedelic drug use for clinical trials and therapy	Accompanied a study order, see S2919	Similar To
S1405	Relative to HIV routine screening and care	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1471	Relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S376	Relative to the screening of prospective school employees for prior investigations into child abuse or sexual misconduct	Accompanied S369	Similar To
S697	Relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To
S726	Relative to breast cancer equity and early detection	Accompanied a new draft, see S2856	Similar To
S894	Relative to the use of credit reporting in housing	Accompanied a study order, see S3069	Similar To
S957	Empowering individuals affected by substance abuse to rebuild their lives	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To

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