Bill > HR1049

This resolution designates the Wednesday of the last week in October each year as "Fentanyl and Opioid Awareness Day" in Georgia, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is significantly more potent than heroin and morphine and is highly addictive. The resolution highlights the alarming increase in opioid-related overdose deaths in Georgia, with fentanyl being a major contributor, and emphasizes the importance of educating young people about the risks of fentanyl use and abuse, particularly in middle and high schools. It also notes the availability of naloxone, an antidote for opioid poisoning, on college campuses and suggests its accessibility in schools, along with educational materials and overdose prevention kits, as a priority for policymakers to encourage safe, healthy, and drug-free lives for all Georgia students.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72377