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MI SB0542
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to allow persons and governmental entities to choose the formulation, type of delivery device, method of administration, or dosage of opioid antagonist when distributed at no cost to reduce opioid-related overdoses in Michigan
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Defines "opioid antagonist" as naloxone hydrochloride or any other similarly acting and equally safe drug approved by the FDA for treating drug overdose
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Defines "opioid-related overdose" as conditions including extreme physical illness, decreased consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, or death resulting from opioid consumption or use
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Exception: The choice provision does not apply if allowing such choices would jeopardize the department's receipt of federal funding
Legislative Description
Health: pharmaceuticals; choice of formulation, dosage, and route of administration for opioid antagonists by certain persons and governmental entities if department of health and human services distributes opioid antagonists free of charge; allow. Creates new act.
Controlled substances: other
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
12/12/2024