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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize emergency medical technicians to restrain patients who present immediate or serious threats of bodily harm to themselves or others. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address the issue of drug overdoses by allowing emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to restrain patients who present an immediate or serious threat of bodily harm to themselves or others. The bill also requires that a person who is given an opioid antagonist (a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose) be transported to a hospital for monitoring and possible treatment, with or without the person's consent. Additionally, the bill provides liability protection for EMTs and other emergency personnel who render emergency care, including administering an opioid antagonist or transporting a person suffering from an apparent drug overdose.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
James Cantwell (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Robert Koczera (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1162 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1162.pdf |
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