SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2172        FILED ON: 1/17/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Rebecca L. Rausch

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act to support college students in recovery.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2172        FILED ON: 1/17/2025

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 847 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act to support college students in recovery.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 45 the following section:- 

Section 46. (a) Each public institution of higher education that provides housing for students shall establish a college campus recovery-focused housing program to provide an alcohol and drug-free environment for students recovering from substance use disorder. This program shall provide services including, but not limited to, trauma informed on-site counseling, mentoring, and peer support.

(b) Each public institution of higher education shall provide overdose training to all students, faculty, and staff and shall make naloxone available for the purpose of treating overdoses, as appropriate.