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NY A09789

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Slater

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "entity" authorized to distribute opioid antagonists to include law enforcement agencies and emergency medical services providers
  • Permits opioid antagonist recipients to distribute antagonists either directly to a person or by leaving them behind at the location of a known or suspected opioid overdose
  • Extends liability protection under first aid and emergency treatment statutes to cover both use and distribution of opioid antagonists
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Permits certain persons to leave behind opioid antagonists at the location of a known or suspected opioid overdose.

Last Action

referred to health

4/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Health4/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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