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ID H0012

Bill

Status

Passed

2/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands who may prescribe and dispense opioid antagonists to include any health professional licensed or registered under pharmacy law, not just prescribers and pharmacists.

  • Allows any person acting in good faith to administer an opioid antagonist to someone appearing to experience an opioid overdose, with requirement to contact emergency medical services as soon as possible.

  • Provides immunity from civil, administrative, and criminal liability for any person who prescribes, dispenses, or administers an opioid antagonist in good faith.

  • Requires the Department of Health and Welfare and Office of Drug Policy to create and maintain an online education program on opioid overdose recognition, antagonist storage and administration, emergency procedures, and related topics.

  • Defines "opioid antagonist" as naloxone hydrochloride or any other FDA-approved drug of similar safety and effectiveness for treating drug overdose.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding opioid antagonists.

PHARMACY

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on February 14, 2019 Session Law Chapter 23 Effective: 07/01/2019

2/14/2019

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare1/31/2019
Health and Welfare1/15/2019

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