2016 House Bill 5790

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Introduced in the House

Aug. 3, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Gary Howell (R-82)

To allow a peace officer with proper training to administer an opioid antagonist a person suffering an overdose, and grant civil and criminal immunity for doing so.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 13, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 22, 2016

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 18, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 13, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.