S1417
An Act establishing a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special commission in Massachusetts to study and recommend strategies for preventing heroin trafficking. The commission’s goal is to examine the issue comprehensively and propose potential solutions. It builds upon previous legislative efforts to address this problem. The commission will focus on studying prevention methods.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study heroin trafficking prevention.
- The commission will examine strategies for reducing heroin use and trafficking.
- The commission will be overseen by the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery committee.
- The commission is intended to study the issue and make recommendations.
- The commission’s work will be informed by existing legislation, such as S2658.
Who is affected
- Individuals affected by heroin trafficking and addiction
- Mental Health professionals
- Substance Use and Recovery specialists
- Massachusetts residents
- Law enforcement
Notable changes
- This bill replicates previous attempts to establish a commission to study heroin trafficking prevention.
- The commission's recommendations could lead to changes in prevention programs and policies.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
Cosponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill S.1417 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1417) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Presenter: Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1417
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2658 |
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