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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, with approval from the Maryland Department of Health. The program is designed to provide a safe, supervised location for individuals to consume pre-obtained drugs, as well as access to sterile injection supplies, first aid, and referrals to substance abuse treatment and other health services. The bill limits the number of approved programs to six, with two each in urban, suburban, and rural areas. The bill also provides legal protections for individuals involved in the operation or use of the program, and requires annual reporting on the program's activities and impact.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m. (on 02/16/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0396?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0396f.pdf |
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