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Rep. McGuire files repeal of overdose prevention center law, citing conflicts with national harm-reduction guidance
Summary
Representative Eric McGuire told the House Human Services Committee he intends to repeal existing state law authorizing overdose prevention centers, citing concerns about alignment with national harm-reduction standards and unresolved federal enforcement questions.
Representative Eric McGuire told the House Human Services Committee he will introduce a bill to repeal the state law authorizing overdose prevention centers (referred to in testimony as Act 178). McGuire said the repeal would remove the state statute allowing supervised consumption sites and halt further initiatives toward overdose prevention centers.
McGuire said the measure stems from concerns that…
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