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ID H0012

ID H0012
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding opioid antagonists.


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Introduced
01/14/2019
In Committee
02/06/2019
Crossed Over
01/30/2019
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/14/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

PHARMACY -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding opioid antagonists.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding opioid antagonists. The key provisions include: (1) allowing any health professional licensed or registered under this title to prescribe and dispense opioid antagonists to certain individuals, such as those at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose or others who may encounter someone experiencing an overdose; (2) providing immunity from civil, administrative, or criminal liability for those who prescribe, dispense, or administer opioid antagonists in good faith and with reasonable care; and (3) defining "opioid antagonist" as naloxone hydrochloride or any other similarly acting and equally safe drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of drug overdose.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on February 14, 2019 Session Law Chapter 23 Effective: 07/01/2019 (on 02/14/2019)

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