Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2420: An Act relative to preventing death by drug overdose
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2420 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to preventing death by drug overdose. Primary sponsor: Bill Galvin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5234.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2420) of William C. Galvin for legislation to authorize emergency medical technicians to restrain patients who present immediate or serious threats of bodily harm to themselves or others. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Galvin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
“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 H5234
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health