Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1962: An Act relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1962 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors. Primary sponsor: John Rogers (Democratic). It lists 13 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 Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1962) of John H. Rogers relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rogers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Norfolk |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Chris Flanagan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Barnstable |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Marc Lombardo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22nd Middlesex |
| Thomas Moakley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Greg Schwartz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
| Bud Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Hampden |
“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 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary