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MA S 2398

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An Act directing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to place naloxone in subway stations

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA S 2398 pass?

Not yet. MA S 2398 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-08-13): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

What is MA S 2398 about?

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2398) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to direct the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to place naloxone in subway stations. Transportation.

Who sponsors MA S 2398?

John F. Keenan is the primary sponsor of MA S 2398, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2398) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to direct the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to place naloxone in subway stations. Transportation.

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Latest action
2026-08-13 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • John F. Keenanprimary
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor
  • Patricia D. Jehlencosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-08-13

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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  2. 2026-04-30

    Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

  3. 2026-02-19

    Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026

  4. 2025-09-25

    Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  5. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Transportation

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2398

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