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NC H180

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Baker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates August 31st of each year as Overdose Awareness Day in North Carolina, aligning with the international observance
  • Cites 2018 CDC data showing 67,367 drug overdose deaths in the United States, including 2,259 in North Carolina, with opioids accounting for approximately 70% of deaths
  • Aims to raise awareness of drug overdose, reduce stigma surrounding drug-related deaths, and acknowledge grief of families and friends affected by overdose
  • Adds new section § 103-16 to Chapter 103 of the North Carolina General Statutes codifying the observance
  • Takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Designate Overdose Awareness Day

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/28/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/28/2021
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/21/2021
State Government3/9/2021
Health3/1/2021

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