HB 2040 Allows first responders to administer naloxone to patients suspected of a narcotic or opiate overdose
Sponsor: Brown
LR Number: 6113H.04T Fiscal Note available
Committee: Veterans' Affairs and Health
Last Action: 7/3/2014 - Signed by Governor Journal Page:
Title: HCS HB 2040 Calendar Position:
Effective Date: Varies
House Handler: Lynch

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HCS/HB 2040 - This act allows a qualified first responder to obtain and administer naloxone to a person suffering from an apparent narcotic or opiate-related overdose. Any licensed drug distributor or pharmacy in Missouri may sell naloxone to qualified first responder agencies to allow the agency to stock naloxone for the administration of the drug to persons suffering from an apparent narcotic or opiate overdose in order to revive the person. The act defines "qualified first responder" and "qualified first responder agencies".

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