LD710

An Act to Expand Access and Reduce Barriers to Access to Naloxone Hydrochloride and Other Opioid Overdose-reversing Medications

Complete·5/27/25

Expands access to naloxone hydrochloride and other opioid overdose-reversing medications by removing training requirements and allowing.

This bill amends Maine's laws to expand access to naloxone hydrochloride and other opioid overdose-reversing medications. It removes training requirements for community-based drug overdose prevention programs and recovery residences. The bill allows municipalities to provide vending machines for naloxone hydrochloride or other opioid overdose-reversing medications on publicly accessible property. It also provides immunity from criminal and civil liability for those administering these medications in good faith.

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Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

10:30 AM

Hearing

Mar 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

May 27, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

May 27, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.