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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the establishment of an Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program by a community-based organization to provide a place for the consumption of preobtained drugs, provide sterile needles, administer first aid, and provide certain other services; providing that the Maryland Department of Health may approve not more than six programs, with two in urban areas, two in suburban areas, and two in rural areas, that operate at a single location in an area with a high incidence of drug use; etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the establishment of an Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program by community-based organizations, with the approval of the Maryland Department of Health. The program would provide a supervised location for people to consume pre-obtained drugs, distribute sterile injection supplies, administer first aid and overdose reversal medication, and connect participants to various health and social services. The bill allows for up to six such programs, with two each in urban, suburban, and rural areas. It also provides legal protections for program participants, staff, and property owners from certain criminal and civil penalties related to the program's activities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Shelly Hettleman (D)*,
Joanne Benson (D),
Jill Carter (D),
Brian Feldman (D),
Nancy King (D),
Susan Lee (D),
Mary Washington (D),
Last Action
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (on 02/07/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0990?ys=2020RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0990f.pdf |
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