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MI HB4346
Bill
Status
3/13/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jewell Jones
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AI Summary
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Requires law enforcement agencies to mandate that all peace officers receive training in drug overdose treatment meeting the same standards as paramedics and medical first responders under Michigan Public Health Code section 20912.
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Allows law enforcement agencies to purchase and distribute opioid antagonists to trained peace officers, who may then administer them to individuals experiencing opioid-related overdoses.
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Provides civil immunity from liability for law enforcement agencies and peace officers administering opioid antagonists or rendering overdose treatment, except in cases of gross negligence that directly causes injury or damage.
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Grants criminal immunity to law enforcement agencies and peace officers for purchasing, possessing, distributing, or administering opioid antagonists under this act.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4345 being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Law enforcement; other; drug overdose training corresponding to training program for medical first responders and paramedics; require for peace officers. Amends title & secs. 2, 3 & 4 of 2014 PA 462 (MCL 28.542 et seq.).
Health: emergency response
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/13/2019
3/14/2019