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Introduced
02/02/2017
02/02/2017
In Committee
03/20/2017
03/20/2017
Crossed Over
02/27/2017
02/27/2017
Passed
04/04/2017
04/04/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/18/2017
04/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to provide that the state health officer may issue a standing order permitting certain persons and entities to obtain opioid antagonists under the conditions the state health officer may impose; to provide for immunity; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change the definition of a dangerous drug; to add a drug to Schedule V; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Jeffrey Dallas Gay, Jr., Act," aims to amend Georgia's laws regarding pharmacies and controlled substances. It allows the state health officer to issue a standing order permitting certain individuals and entities to obtain the opioid antagonist naloxone for drug overdose prevention. The bill also changes the definition of a "dangerous drug" to exempt naloxone when used for overdose prevention. Additionally, it provides immunity from civil, criminal, and professional liability for practitioners, pharmacists, and others who prescribe, dispense, or administer naloxone in good faith.
Sponsors (7)
Bill Cowsert (R)*,
Greg Kirk (R)*,
P.K. Martin (R)*,
Butch Miller (R)*,
Renee Unterman (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Trey Rhodes (R),
Last Action
Effective Date (on 04/18/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/170623.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/170357.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/168757.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/166864.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/164355.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20172018/sb/121 |
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