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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program FOR the purpose of authorizing a community-based organization, with the approval of the Maryland Department of Health, to establish an Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program; authorizing a Program to bill the insurance carrier of an individual who uses the services of the Program for the cost of covered services, accept donations, grants, and other financial assistance, apply for certain grants, coordinate with certain programs or organizations, and use mobile facilities; prohibiting the location of a Program in certain areas; prohibiting certain persons, under certain circumstances, from being subject to arrest, prosecution, or certain penalties or from being denied any right or privilege for involvement in the operation or use of services of a Program; and generally relating to an Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program. BY adding to Article - Health - General Section 24-2201 through 24-2206 to be under the new subtitle “Subtitle 22. Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program” Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill authorizes community-based organizations, with approval from the Maryland Department of Health, to establish Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Programs. These programs can provide supervised drug consumption spaces, sterile supplies, first aid, referrals to treatment and other services, and education on overdose prevention and safe needle disposal. The bill limits the number of approved programs to six, with at least two in urban, suburban, and rural areas. It protects program participants, staff, and property owners from certain criminal and administrative penalties, but does not provide immunity for unauthorized activities. The programs must submit annual reports to the Department on their operations and impact. The bill is effective for four years, after which it will be automatically repealed unless further action is taken by the General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Shelly Hettleman (D)*,
Joanne Benson (D),
Jill Carter (D),
Brian Feldman (D),
Mary Washington (D),
Karen Young (D),
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 3/14/2023 ) (on 03/14/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0618?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0618f.pdf |
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