HI HB2719 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-01 - Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-01 - Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Provides immunity for individuals and harm reduction organizations who prescribe, possess, or administer an opioid antagonist such as naloxone hydrochloride to prevent opioid-related drug overdoses. Authorizes emergency personnel and first responders to administer opioid antagonists. Requires medicaid coverage for opioid antagonists. Exempts individuals and harm reduction organizations from licensure and permitting requirements for storing and distributing opioid antagonists. Allows pharmacists, in accordance with standing orders and protocols, to dispense opioid antagonists to persons and harm reduction organizations without a prescription.
Title
Opioid Antagonist; Naloxone Hydrochloride; Opioid Overdose; Prevention; Emergency Response; Medical Immunity
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-01 | House | Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
| 2016-01-27 | House | Introduced and Passed First Reading |
Same As/Similar To
SB2962 (Same As) 2016-01-29 - Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2719&year=2016 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/HB2719_.HTM |
