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HB 2690, 84th R.S.

Relating to the prevention of overdose deaths by providing a defense for prosecution for certain offenses involving the delivery or possession of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for certain persons who seek medical attention for a suspected opioid overdose, and the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.

Last action: Referred to Public Health

Author: Eric Johnson

Subjects:
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
Crimes--Drugs
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Health Care Providers
Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
Political Subdivisions
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

House Committee: Public Health (Myra Crownover, César Blanco, Garnet Coleman, Nicole Collier, Sarah Davis, R. D. "Bobby" Guerra, Rick Miller, Elliott Naishtat, J. D. Sheffield, Bill Zedler, John Zerwas)

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