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IN SR0008

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

James Merritt

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the legislative council to assign naloxone issues to the appropriate committee for further study
  • Identifies substance abuse as a pervasive and increasing problem, with Indiana ranking high in opioid prescriptions compared to other states
  • Notes that naloxone has been effective in rapidly reversing opioid overdoses
  • Requests study on which agency is best prepared to manage the naloxone registry
  • Requests study on the most fiscally responsible way to make naloxone administration data available to CSR holders providing care to overdose victims

Legislative Description

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign the topic of naloxone issues to the appropriate committee.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services

1/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Health and Provider Services1/10/2018

Full Bill Text

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