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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-130-60, Relating To Administering Of Opioid Antidotes By First Responders, So As To Require First Responder Stations To Maintain A Supply Of Opioid Antidote Medication At All Times.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law to require all first responder stations and dispatch offices in the state to maintain an adequate supply of unexpired opioid antidote medication at all times. An opioid antidote (such as Narcan/naloxone) is a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose by quickly restoring breathing in individuals experiencing an overdose. The new provision mandates that these facilities must keep these critical medications in their inventory, ensuring that first responders can immediately treat potential overdose victims when called to an emergency. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, which means first responder stations would need to quickly comply with the new inventory requirement. By ensuring that opioid antidotes are readily available at first responder locations, the legislation aims to reduce opioid overdose fatalities by providing rapid medical intervention.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Melissa Oremus (R)*,
William Bailey (R),
Mike Burns (R),
April Cromer (R),
Patrick Haddon (R),
Robert Harris (R),
Charles Hartz (R),
William Huff (R),
Todd Rutherford (D),
Bill Taylor (R),
David Vaughan (R),
Mark Willis (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (on 01/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3860&session=126&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - H3860 2025-01-30 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H3860%202025-01-30%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3860_20250130.htm |
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