Pharmacists; dispense opioid antagonists to individuals who have been prescribed opioids; authorize
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize pharmacists to dispense opioid antagonists to individuals who have been prescribed opioids; to revise a definition; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2022
Last action Mar 16, 2022
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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angelika Kausche
DDemocratic
P
Mark Newton
RRepublican
P
Matthew Gambill
RRepublican
P
Ron Stephens
RRepublican
P
Trey Kelley
RRepublican
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