Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2457: An Act relative to fentanyl testing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2457 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to fentanyl testing. Primary sponsor: Brad Jones (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. 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 Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2457) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to fentanyl testing during certain urine drug screenings at acute care hospitals. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Todd Smola | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st 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 H5234
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health