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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to immunity from prosecution for certain first responders for providing or transferring opioid antagonists to certain persons. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide immunity from prosecution for certain first responders, such as law enforcement, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and fire department personnel, who provide or transfer opioid antagonists (e.g., naloxone) to individuals at risk of opioid overdose or to their family members, friends, or other persons. The bill allows these first responders to administer the opioid antagonists based on their good-faith judgment, experience, training, and the information provided by the individual or their loved ones about their prior opioid use.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Brian Ashe (D),
William Crocker (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
John Keenan (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Liz Miranda (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Maria Robinson (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1569 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1569.pdf |
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