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NY A10156

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Dinowitz

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds requirement that any distribution of opioid antagonists through the program includes an informational card or sheet
  • Informational materials must include: how to recognize opioid overdose symptoms, steps before and after administering antagonist (including calling first responders), toll-free OASIS HOPE Line number, how to access OASIS website, and other relevant information deemed appropriate by the Commissioner
  • Department of Health must provide informational cards in languages other than English as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner
  • Materials must be made available to opioid overdose prevention programs
  • Act takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to requiring an informational card or sheet prior to distribution of opioid antagonists in certain cases.

Last Action

substituted by s7905

6/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules6/19/2014
Ways and Means6/17/2014

Full Bill Text

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