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NY A07812
NY A07812Authorizes the use of opioid antagonists by persons or entities for opioid overdose prevention; defines "entity".
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Introduced
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
In Committee
03/02/2020
03/02/2020
Crossed Over
03/02/2020
03/02/2020
Passed
08/12/2020
08/12/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/24/2020
08/24/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to authorizing the use of opioid antagonists by public accommodations for opioid overdose prevention The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the use of opioid antagonists, which are drugs that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, by any person or entity, including schools, libraries, restaurants, bars, and other public accommodations, for the purpose of opioid overdose prevention. The bill also provides liability protections for those who use opioid antagonists in good faith to assist someone experiencing an opioid overdose.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
signed chap.148 (on 08/24/2020)
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