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MI SB0828
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes public libraries to purchase, possess, and distribute opioid antagonists (naloxone or FDA-approved equivalents) to trained library employees and agents.
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Allows library employees or agents to administer opioid antagonists to individuals experiencing opioid-related overdoses if the employee or agent has received proper training and has reason to believe an overdose is occurring.
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Defines "library employee or agent" to include public library employees, contract workers, governing board members, and volunteers.
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Provides civil immunity to public libraries and library employees or agents from liability for injuries or damages arising from opioid antagonist administration, except in cases of gross negligence.
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Provides criminal immunity to public libraries and library employees or agents for purchasing, possessing, distributing, or administering opioid antagonists under this act.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon passage of Senate Bill No. 829.
Legislative Description
Libraries; other; administration of opioid antagonists by library employees act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0829'18
Health: pharmaceuticals
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
11/29/2018