HR 5120
HANDS Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:55 AM
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Bill overview
The HANDS Act aims to increase access to life-saving opioid overdose reversal medications, like naloxone, by ensuring no-cost coverage for hospitals and critical access hospitals. It amends Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE to allow hospitals to distribute these drugs to patients at risk of overdose, free of charge, starting January 1, 2026. The bill also addresses cost-sharing rules and provides guidance for pharmacies and hospitals to facilitate the distribution of these medications.
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