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Testimony Backs Bill Requiring Narcan at Release from Jails, Citing Overdose Risk
Summary
Representative Kate Donahue told the committee H4123 would require two doses of an opioid antagonist be offered to individuals released from DOC and county houses of correction, mirroring prior legislation for rehab facilities and addressing elevated post-release overdose risk.
Representative Kate Donahue testified in support of House Bill 4123, a measure that would require correctional facilities under the Department of Correction and county houses of correction to offer two doses of an opioid antagonist such as naloxone (Narcan) to individuals when they are released from custody.
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