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MI HB5830
Bill
Status
9/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Margaret O'Brien
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AI Summary
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Authorizes law enforcement agencies to purchase, possess, and distribute opioid antagonists (including naloxone) to trained peace officers for emergency response purposes.
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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.
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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.
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Provides criminal immunity to law enforcement agencies and peace officers for purchasing, possessing, distributing, or administering opioid antagonists under the bill's framework.
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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