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NY S08259
NY S08259Authorizes the use of opioid antagonists by persons or entities for opioid overdose prevention; defines "entity".
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Introduced
04/29/2020
04/29/2020
In Committee
07/20/2020
07/20/2020
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 persons or entities for opioid overdose prevention
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the use of opioid antagonists, which are drugs that can reverse opioid overdoses, by any person or entity, such as schools, businesses, and organizations, for the purpose of opioid overdose prevention. It also provides legal protections for those who administer these opioid antagonists in good faith, shielding them from criminal, civil, or administrative liability. The bill expands the definition of "opioid antagonist recipient" to include not just individuals at risk of overdose or their family and friends, but any person or entity, as well as any employees of those entities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
signed chap.148 (on 08/24/2020)
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