Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2056: An Act relative to fentanyl arrests (Tatiana's Law)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2056 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to fentanyl arrests (Tatiana's Law). 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 Xiarhos of Barnstable and Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2056) of Steven George Xiarhos, Carol A. Doherty and others relative to fentanyl arrests. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol A. Doherty | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Norm Orrall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12th Bristol |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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