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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to immunity from prosecution for certain first responders for providing or transferring opioid antagonists to certain persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide immunity from prosecution for certain first responders, such as law enforcement personnel and emergency medical personnel, who provide or transfer opioid antagonists (e.g., naloxone) to individuals at substantial risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose event. The bill amends existing law to allow these first responders to administer opioid antagonists and provide instructions on their use, in good faith based on their experience, training, knowledge, and information provided by the individual or their family and friends.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Alyson Sullivan (R)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2529 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2529.pdf |
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