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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2172 FILED ON: 1/17/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 951
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:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :Rebecca L. RauschNorfolk, Worcester and Middlesex 1 of 1
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2172 FILED ON: 1/17/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 951
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 951) of Rebecca L. Rausch for
legislation to support college students in recovery. Higher Education.
[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:
1 Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby
2amended by inserting after section 45 the following section:-
3 Section 46. (a) Each public institution of higher education that provides housing for
4students shall establish a college campus recovery-focused housing program to provide an
5alcohol and drug-free environment for students recovering from substance use disorder. This
6program shall provide services including, but not limited to, trauma informed on-site counseling,
7mentoring, and peer support.
8 (b) Each public institution of higher education shall provide overdose training to all
9students, faculty, and staff and shall make naloxone available for the purpose of treating
10overdoses, as appropriate.