HB 4032
Establish quick response teams to work with drug users who are arrested
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates quick response teams (QRTs) within the Office of Drug Control Policy in West Virginia. These teams will be trained to respond to medical emergencies involving drug users who have been arrested, particularly at regional jails and treatment facilities. The goal is to provide immediate assistance and a first step towards recovery for individuals experiencing substance abuse-related crises. The QRTs will work in coordination with law enforcement, emergency medical services, and healthcare providers.
Key provisions
- Establishes quick response teams (QRTs) under the Office of Drug Control Policy.
- QRTs will respond to narcotic-related medical emergencies.
- QRTs will operate at regional jails and treatment facilities.
- The Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy will create a plan for the QRTs.
- QRTs must coordinate with law enforcement, EMS, and healthcare facilities.
- QRTs are intended to provide a first step towards recovery for drug users.
- Effective date of QRT implementation is July 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Drug users
- Law enforcement agencies
- Emergency medical services
- Healthcare facilities
- Office of Drug Control Policy
Notable changes
- Creates a new response unit for medical emergencies related to drug use.
- Specifies a coordinated approach involving multiple agencies and healthcare providers.
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