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HB2159: Exempting law enforcement agencies who do not provide emergency opioid antagonistspursuant to the statewide protocol from the requirement to procure a physician medical director.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill exempts law enforcement agencies that don't provide emergency opioid antagonists from a requirement to have a physician medical director.

Who This Affects

Law enforcement agencies and communities affected by this exemption will be those that do not currently provide emergency opioid antagonist treatment, potentially impacting individuals struggling with addiction in these areas.

Key Provisions

• Exempts law enforcement agencies without emergency opioid antagonists from having a physician medical director

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Timeline

Introduced

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Last Action

House Committee Report recommending bill be further amended and be passed as amended by Committee on Health and Human Services

Mar 4, 2025

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