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NY S08259
Bill
Status
8/24/2020
Primary Sponsor
Peter Harckham
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Classifies opioid antagonist use as first aid or emergency treatment under liability-related statutes.
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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