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NC S318

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

Valerie Jean Foushee

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates August 31st of each year as Overdose Awareness Day in North Carolina to coincide with International Overdose Awareness Day
  • Adds new section § 103-16 to Chapter 103 of the General Statutes codifying the 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
  • Establishes the observance to raise awareness about drug overdose, reduce stigma associated with drug-related deaths, and acknowledge grief of families and friends affected by overdose
  • Becomes effective upon passage into law

Legislative Description

Designate Overdose Awareness Day

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/18/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/18/2021

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