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TX SB216

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to establish and maintain a training program on opioid overdoses for peace officers

  • Training must cover recognizing signs and symptoms of opioid overdose and administering all types of opioid antagonists, including injectable and nasal forms

  • Adds opioid overdose training to the minimum curriculum requirements for new peace officers beginning January 1, 2026

  • Mandates opioid overdose training as part of officers' continuing education during each 24-month training unit

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement required to adopt implementing rules as soon as practicable

Legislative Description

Relating to opioid overdose training for peace officers.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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