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OK HB2529

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

Anastasia Pittman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act to require the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control to compile yearly reports on all fatal and nonfatal drug overdoses statewide.

  • Requires all registrants under the Anti-Drug Diversion Act to report persons appearing at medical facilities with drug overdoses to the central repository, with determination made solely at treating medical professional's discretion.

  • Makes information submitted to the central repository regarding nonfatal overdoses confidential and strictly limited to the Bureau Director, Chief Medical Examiner, and the registrant who entered the information.

  • Designates specific persons with access to central repository information, including state peace officers, DEA officials, executive directors of state professional boards, and multicounty grand juries.

  • Provides that registrants are not liable for damages for accessing or failing to access central repository information, and grants exemption from liability for reported nonfatal overdose information, effective November 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; directing Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control to compile drug overdoses report on a yearly basis; allowing certain entity access to the central repository. Effective date.

Government

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/21/2010

4/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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