Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2235: An Act ensuring safe disposal of hypodermic needles and lancets in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2235 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act ensuring safe disposal of hypodermic needles and lancets in the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Priscila Sousa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (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 Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2235) of Priscila S. Sousa relative to the disposal of hypodermic needles and lancets. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priscila Sousa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th 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 H5319 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery