Clarifies authorization for any person or entity to distribute opioid antidotes.
This bill clarifies that any person or entity - including private citizens, community organizations, and health care providers - can legally receive and distribute opioid antidotes (like naloxone) without charge in situations where they reasonably believe someone is experiencing or at risk of an opioid overdose. It specifies that standing orders for distribution must cover any FDA-approved opioid antidote and requires that when distributing, the person must make reasonable efforts to provide overdose prevention information. The bill also provides legal immunity from criminal, civil, or professional disciplinary action for anyone acting in good faith when prescribing, dispensing, administering, or distributing these antidotes.
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Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 17, 2024
Last action Oct 17, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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Margie Donlon
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