Legislation - HB0729

Title: Public Health - Use of Opioid Restitution Fund and Training Under the Overdose Response Program
Sponsored by: Delegate Rosenberg
Status: In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Analysis

Synopsis

Altering the training that the Maryland Department of Health is authorized to provide under the Overdose Response Program to include emphasis on the restoration of breathing, avoiding withdrawal, and compassionate postoverdose support and care; clarifying that the use of the Opioid Restitution Fund is subject to certain restrictions; and altering the authorized uses of the Opioid Restitution Fund so as to include the addressing of racial disparities in access to prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support services.

Committees

Original:: Health and Government Operations

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0594

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/27/2025 Legislative Date 1/27/2025 Action First Reading Health and Government Operations Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Public Health - Use of Opioid Restitution Fund and Training Under the Overdose Response Program Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	1/27/2025	1/27/2025	First Reading Health and Government Operations
			Text - First - Public Health - Use of Opioid Restitution Fund and Training Under the Overdose Response Program

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