Bill > S2398

This bill requires the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to place naloxone (a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose) in all stations on its Blue, Green, Orange, and Red Lines. Specifically, each station must have two unalarmed freestanding boxes containing two 4-milligram intranasal naloxone spray units. The boxes must be checked daily to replace used naloxone, and each box must be accompanied by informational flyers about naloxone training and clear instructions for emergency use. The MBTA is mandated to submit a comprehensive report to legislative leadership within 12-18 months of program initiation, detailing the program's efficacy, including an evaluation of its benefits and costs, and recommendations for potential expansion to other transportation modes. This legislation aims to provide readily accessible overdose reversal medication in high-traffic public transit locations, potentially saving lives in emergency situations where rapid intervention is critical.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2398