Legislation - SB0594

Title: Public Health - Use of Opioid Restitution Fund and Training Under the Overdose Response Program
Sponsored by: Senator Ellis
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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 to include addressing racial disparities in access to prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support services.

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Original:: Finance

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0729

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/27/2025 Legislative Date 1/23/2025 Action First Reading Finance 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 Senate Calendar Date 1/31/2025 Legislative Date 1/31/2025 Action Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/27/2025	1/23/2025	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Public Health - Use of Opioid Restitution Fund and Training Under the Overdose Response Program
Senate	1/31/2025	1/31/2025	Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

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