Boston, MA – Senator Nick Collins is encouraging Massachusetts residents to participate in an upcoming public hearing on An Act Relative to Life-Saving Treatment (S.1042), to be held on Tuesday, June 3, by the Joint Committee on the Judiciary.

This legislation would reform Massachusetts’ civil commitment process for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, ensuring fairer treatment and reducing likelihood of relapse.

Key provisions of the legislation include:

Remote Court Access: Allows individuals subject to civil commitment petitions to attend court hearings remotely, reducing trauma and logistical barriers during medical crises.

Post-Overdose Support : Requires all patients who have experienced an overdose and received opioid reversal medication and are admitted to t

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