Bill Summaries: H35 (2023-2024 Session)

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  • Bill H 35 (2023-2024)
    Summary date: Jan 30 2023 - View summary

    As title indicates, amends GS 90-12.7(a) to change the definition of opioid antagonist from naloxone hydrochloride that is approved by the FDA for treatment of a drug overdoes to an opioid antagonist that is approved by the FDA for treatment of a drug overdose. Makes conforming changes to GS 90-113.27 by requiring that needle and hypodermic syringe exchange programs offer access to opioid antagonist (was, naloxone) kits that contain an opioid antagonist approved by FDA for the treatment of a drug overdose, or referrals to programs providing access to an opioid antagonist that is approved by the FDA for the treatment of a drug overdose. Makes additional conforming changes.
    Health and Human Services, Health, Public Health
    GS 90

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