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OR SB493

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are authorized to draw up and administer one or more doses of short-acting opioid antagonists (such as naloxone) from multi-dose vials or containers
  • Definitions for "emergency medical responder" and "emergency medical technician" follow Oregon Health Authority rules; "short-acting opioid antagonist" follows the definition in ORS 689.800
  • Adds new provisions to ORS chapter 682, which governs emergency medical services
  • Declares an emergency for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety, making the act effective upon passage rather than the standard 90-day delay

Legislative Description

Relating to short-acting opioid antagonists; declaring an emergency.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Early Childhood and Behavioral Health1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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