HI HB2355 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-29 - Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-29 - Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Creates immunity for individuals who prescribe, possess, or administer an opioid antagonist such as naloxone hydrochloride during an opioid-related drug overdose. Authorizes emergency personnel/first responders to administer naloxone hydrochloride. Requires Medicaid coverage for naloxone hydrochloride. Exempts pharmacists and pharmacies from licensure and permitting requirements, except for drug storage requirements, for storing and distributing opioid antagonists. Allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone hydrochloride without a prescription.
Title
Opioid Antagonist; Naloxone Hydrochloride; Opioid Overdose; Prevention; Emergency Response; Medical Immunity
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-29 | House | Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
| 2016-01-27 | House | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| 2016-01-25 | House | Pending introduction. |
Same As/Similar To
SB2884 (Same As) 2016-01-29 - Referred to CPH, JDL.
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2355&year=2016 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/HB2355_.HTM |
