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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 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, such as hospitals, clinics, or local health departments. The Maryland Department of Health can approve up to six such programs in the state, with two each in urban, suburban, and rural areas. The programs must provide a supervised location for individuals to consume pre-obtained drugs, distribute sterile needles and syringes, administer first aid and overdose reversal medication, and connect participants to various health and social services. The bill provides legal protections for program participants, staff, and property owners, and requires annual reporting on the program's activities. The bill will be in effect for four years before expiring.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m. (on 12/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0279?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/sb/sb0279f.pdf |
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