Relative to establishing protections for and ensuring access to harm reduction programming and services in the commonwealth

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This bill would create new protections for individuals involved in harm reduction programs, which aim to reduce the negative consequences of substance use. It would grant immunity from arrest, prosecution, and civil liability to operators and participants of approved harm reduction programs, with exceptions for gross negligence or intentional harm. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to collect data and report on these programs annually.

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