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

S 954: An Act relative to opioid overdose prevention in college housing

In committee Official data

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

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

S 954 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to opioid overdose prevention in college housing. Primary sponsor: John Velis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 28, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 09/11/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 954) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to opioid overdose prevention in college housing. Higher Education.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John VelisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenateHampden and Hampshire

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

Recent official actions

  1. Hearing scheduled for 09/11/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1
  2. House concurred
  3. Referred to the committee on Higher Education

Sources

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