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Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill

HD 2966: An Act replacing archaic and stigmatizing language for substance use

Introduced Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

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Plain-language summary

HD 2966 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act replacing archaic and stigmatizing language for substance use. Primary sponsor: Jim O'Day (Democratic).

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jim O'DayPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse14th Worcester

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source