HB 343 – Modifies provisions relating to the administration of naloxone by qualified first responders

• LR Number: 0646H.01I
• Last Action: 2/28/2023 - HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
• Journal Page: H708
• House Handler: Pouche

Current Bill Summary

HB 343 Pouche, Sean

HB 343 -- NALOXONE ADMINISTRATION

SPONSOR: Pouche

Currently, first responders are required to operate under protocols established by the medical director of a local ambulance district when administering Naloxone to a person suffering from an apparent narcotic or opiate-related overdose. This bill modifies the definition of "qualified first responder" so that only fire department personnel, fire district personnel, or licensed emergency medical technicians have to act under the directives and protocols of the medical director, not state or local law enforcement agency staff members.

This bill is the same as HB 117 (2023).

Amendments

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