SB985 - Limits claims brought by political subdivisions against certain entities who are parties to a statewide opioid settlement agreement

SB 985

Limits claims brought by political subdivisions against certain entities who are parties to a statewide opioid settlement agreement

Sponsor:

Thompson Rehder

LR Number:

4760S.01I

Committee:

Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight

Last Action:

2/24/2022 - Second Read and Referred S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee

Journal Page:

S837

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

Emergency Clause

Current Bill Summary

SB 985 - Under this act, no political subdivision shall have the authority, on or after the effective date of this act, to assert released claims against released entities under the terms of a statewide opioid settlement agreement executed by the Attorney General and the released entity. Additionally, the Attorney General shall retain copies of any statewide opioid settlement agreements and make such copies available as public records under state law.

This act has an emergency clause.

This act is identical to HB 2437 (2022).

SARAH HASKINS

Amendments

No Amendments Found.