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Relating to substance use; and declaring an emergency.

It became law on Aug 21, 2023.

OR HB 2395 · House Bill · 2023R1

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
35
Latest action
Aug 21, 2023

What it does

Allows specified persons to distribute and administer short-acting opioid antagonist and distribute kits. Defines "kit" and "short-acting opioid antagonist." Allows pharmacist to prescribe kit. Allows Public Health Officer or physician employed by Oregon Health Authority to issue standing order to prescribe kit to specified persons, and allows person that obtained kit to possess, store, deliver or distribute kit and administer short-acting opioid antagonist. Provides that person is immune from criminal and civil liability when acting in good faith. \tAllows owner of building or facility to which public has legal access to store kits for use by member of public. Provides that building or…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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  3. Floor (Done)

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    Aug 21, 2023

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