H2707
An Act relative to furthering the success of opiate intervention programs
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act Relative to Furthering the Success of Opiate Intervention Programs, seeks to protect first responders in Massachusetts by granting immunity from prosecution for providing or transferring opioid antagonists – medications like naloxone – to individuals experiencing an opioid overdose. The goal is to encourage and support the use of these life-saving medications by first responders, ultimately aiming to reduce opioid-related deaths. The bill was referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
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Primary sponsor
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Cosponsor
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
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