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HB 2389: syringe access programs; authorization

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Rivero, LD 21

BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW

               Health: DPA 8-1-0-0

Legend:
Program – Needle and Hypodermic Syringe Exchange Program
Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)

Abstract

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes)	     ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes)      ☐ Emergency (40 votes)	☐ Fiscal NoteRelating to the authorization of Programs.

Provisions

1.       Permits a local governing body or a specified organization to establish and operate a Needle and Hypodermic Syringe Access EXCHANGE Program. (Sec. 1)

2.       Requires a Program's objectives to:

a.       Reduce the spread of disease and needle-related injuries to first responders; and

b.       Encourage intravenous drug users to enroll in evidence-based drug treatment. (Sec. 1)

3.       Requires a Program to offer:

a.       Needle and syringe disposal;

b.       Needle and syringe related supplies at no charge;

c.        Access to opioid antagonists and programs that offer opioid antagonists;

d.       Personal mental health or addiction treatment consultations; and

e.       Educational materials about:

i.         Overdose prevention;

ii.       Disease prevention;

iii.     Drug abuse prevention;

iv.     Mental health treatment and referrals; and

v.       Substance abuse treatment and referrals. (Sec. 1)

4.       Provides criminal immunity for a Program participant, employee or volunteer who possesses a:

a.       Needle, syringe or injection supply item related to a Program; or

b.       Residual amount of drugs contained in a needle, syringe or injection supply item related to a Program. (Sec. 1)

5.       Specifies that criminal immunity only applies if a person provides written verification that a needle, syringe or injection supply item was obtained from a Program. (Sec. 1)

 

 

 

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2389

Second Regular Session                               Version 2: Caucus & COW

 

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