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S.707: Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 11, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 11, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015 This bill exempts individuals from liability for harm caused by the emergency administration of an opioid overdose drug under certain circumstances. (An opioid is a drug with effects similar to opium, such as heroin.) The individuals exempted from liability are: a health care professional who prescribes or provides an opioid overdose drug to an individual at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose or to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 11, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 11, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |