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TX SB2378
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Hancock
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AI Summary
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Requires the Health and Human Services Commission to prepare and submit a biennial report on opioid antagonist (e.g., naloxone) distribution programs by October 1 of each even-numbered year
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Report must be submitted to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives
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Report must include a needs assessment for opioid antagonist programs at state agencies and higher education institutions, plus a statewide saturation goal with methodology for estimating supply insufficiencies
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Report must describe all state and federal funding for governmental opioid antagonist programs, list available purchase and distribution programs, and establish distribution strategies
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Requires recommendations for addressing opioid overdoses among high-risk populations, including school-aged children, pregnant and postpartum women, and rural residents
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
3/25/2025