Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2727: An Act relative to overdose fatalities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2727 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to overdose fatalities. Primary sponsor: Tom Walsh (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 30, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2727) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to establishing a daily log of all responses to calls for assistance relating to opiate overdoses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual
- Hearing scheduled for 07/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security