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CO SB122

Bill

Status

Passed

4/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joann Ginal

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for opiate antagonist prescribing and dispensing to include units of local government, in addition to existing authorized recipients like law enforcement, schools, and harm reduction organizations.

  • Authorizes units of local government to obtain and distribute opiate antagonists pursuant to standing orders and protocols, with protection from civil liability and criminal prosecution when acting in good faith.

  • Modifies the opiate antagonist bulk purchase fund to prioritize purchases based on eligible entity need and drug availability as determined by the department.

  • Adds harm reduction organizations, law enforcement agencies, and first responders as eligible entities to purchase opiate antagonists from the department at reduced bulk rates.

  • Requires entities distributing opiate antagonists to educate users on overdose recognition, emergency response procedures, rescue breathing, and proper administration of the medication.

Legislative Description

Opiate Antagonist Bulk Purchase And Standing Orders

Last Action

Governor Signed

4/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services3/17/2021
Health and Human Services2/23/2021

Full Bill Text

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