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MS HB178

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes municipalities, counties, and political subdivisions to allow law enforcement officers to administer naloxone or similar products approved by the Department of Public Safety while performing official duties
  • Permits naloxone use specifically for reversing the effects of drug overdoses
  • Authorization is optional—local governments may choose whether to allow their law enforcement agencies to use naloxone
  • Effective date: July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Drug overdose; authorize cities and counties to utilize naloxone to reverse.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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