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House unanimously approves bill allowing broader naloxone use and civil immunity in overdose emergencies
Summary
House passed first substitute HB 119 to allow broader use of naloxone (Narcan) by family, friends, police officers and nonparamedic responders and to provide immunity for good-faith administration. Sponsor cited overdose statistics and described companion Good Samaritan measures. Vote: 72-0.
The House passed first substitute House Bill 119 to expand access to naloxone (brand name Narcan) and provide legal protections for those who administer it in overdose situations.
Representative Moss, sponsor of the bill, described HB 119 as a companion to a previously passed Good Samaritan measure and said the substitute clarifies language requested by the Utah Medical…
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