H 1462
An Act to support college students in recovery
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish recovery-focused housing programs at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. These programs would provide alcohol and drug-free environments specifically for students who are recovering from substance use disorder. The goal is to support these students' well-being and success while they pursue their education. It seeks to create a supportive campus environment for students in recovery.
Key provisions
- Establishment of recovery-focused housing programs.
- Creation of alcohol and drug-free environments.
- Targeted support for students recovering from substance use disorder.
- Focus on providing a supportive campus environment.
Who is affected
- College students
- Students recovering from substance use disorder
- Public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- Higher Education Institutions
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Primary sponsor
Joshua Tarsky
Cosponsors
Christopher Hendricks
Joshua Tarsky
Rebecca L. Rausch
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Bill H.1462 194th (Current)
An Act to support college students in recovery
By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of Joshua Tarsky and Rebecca L. Rausch that certain public institutions of higher education create college campus recovery-focused housing programs to provide alcohol and drug-free environments for students recovering from substance use disorder. Higher Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Joshua Tarsky
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1462
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/11/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/7/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4882 |
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