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NY S08259

Bill

Status

Passed

8/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "opioid antagonist recipient" from specific institutional types to "any person or entity," broadening who can possess and administer opioid antagonists for overdose prevention.

  • Defines "entity" to explicitly include schools, libraries, educational boards, charter schools, restaurants, bars, retail stores, shopping malls, barber shops, beauty parlors, theaters, sporting/event centers, inns, hotels, and motels.

  • Protects recipients, opioid overdose prevention programs, entities, and their employees from criminal, civil, or administrative liability when using opioid antagonists in good faith compliance with the law.

  • Classifies opioid antagonist use as first aid or emergency treatment under liability-related statutes.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Authorizes the use of opioid antagonists by persons or entities for opioid overdose prevention; defines "entity".

Last Action

signed chap.148

8/24/2020

Committee Referrals

Health3/2/2020
Codes2/4/2020
Health5/23/2019
Rules7/20/2020
Health7/13/2020
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse4/29/2020

Full Bill Text

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