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MI HB5830

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Margaret O'Brien

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes law enforcement agencies to purchase, possess, and distribute opioid antagonists (including naloxone) to trained peace officers for emergency response purposes.

  • Allows peace officers to administer opioid antagonists to individuals experiencing opioid-related overdoses if the officer has received proper training and has reason to believe an overdose is occurring.

  • Grants civil immunity to law enforcement agencies and peace officers for damages arising from the administration of opioid antagonists in good faith under the bill's provisions.

  • Provides criminal immunity to law enforcement agencies and peace officers for purchasing, possessing, distributing, or administering opioid antagonists under the bill's framework.

  • Defines key terms including "law enforcement agency," "opioid antagonist," "opioid-related overdose," and "peace officer" to clarify the scope of the legislation.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement; other; protocols that require law enforcement officers to carry opioid antagonists and requirement for law enforcement training; provide for. Creates new act.

Law enforcement, other

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 09/19/2014

9/23/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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