HB 6916

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 93rd Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Opioid Antagonist Liab Act

Abstract

Creates the Opioid Antagonist Liability Act. Provides that a person, other than a licensed health care professional permitted by law to administer an opioid antagonist, may administer an opioid antagonist to another if (1) he or she, in good faith, believes the other person is experiencing a drug overdose, and (2) he or she acts with reasonable care in administering the drug to the other person. Provides that a person who administers an opioid antagonist to another person pursuant to the Act shall not be subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution. Provides that a licensed health care professional who is permitted by law to prescribe, dispense, distribute, or administer an opioid antagonist, if acting with reasonable care, may prescribe, dispense, distribute, or administer an opioid antagonist without being subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution. Effective immediately.

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Jan 11, 2005

House

Session Sine Die

Feb 10, 2004

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

Feb 09, 2004

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David E. Miller

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

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