Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1955: An Act relative to fentanyl test strips
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1955 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to fentanyl test strips. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Schwartz of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1955) of David M. Rogers, Greg Schwartz and others relative to the decriminalization of fentanyl test strips. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
| Greg Schwartz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th 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 study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary