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MD SB140

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Governor to annually proclaim August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day in Maryland
  • Adds new Section 7-416 to the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
  • Aligns with the existing global Overdose Awareness Day event held on August 31 each year to raise awareness of drug overdoses and reduce stigma around drug-related deaths
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Overdose Awareness Day

Governor

Last Action

Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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