Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2494: An Act relative to emergency room procedure for prescribing or dispensing pain medication to certain persons on probation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2494 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to emergency room procedure for prescribing or dispensing pain medication to certain persons on probation. Primary sponsor: Joe McKenna (Republican). 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 McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2494) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to procedures for prescribing or dispensing pain medications in emergency rooms to certain persons on probation. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McKenna | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
“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
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health