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DE SB219

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bethany Hall-Long

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services to promote safe use of Naloxone (Narcan) to reduce deaths from opioid overdoses.

  • Requires DHSS to make education and training programs on safe Naloxone use available to people who hold doses for friends and family members with opioid addictions.

  • Establishes a community-based Naloxone access program requiring participants to complete approved training before receiving or administering Naloxone doses.

  • Authorizes DHSS to distribute Naloxone to individuals who complete program requirements, with DHSS to seek grant funding to support the program.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Health And Social Services.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/25/2014

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development6/4/2014
Health & Social Services5/8/2014

Full Bill Text

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