Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1462: An Act to support college students in recovery
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1462 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to support college students in recovery. Primary sponsor: Josh Tarsky (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H4882.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of Joshua Tarsky and Rebecca L. Rausch that certain public institutions of higher education create college campus recovery-focused housing programs to provide alcohol and drug-free environments for students recovering from substance use disorder. Higher Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Tarsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Norfolk |
| Kate Donaghue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Worcester |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4882
- Hearing scheduled for 09/11/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Higher Education