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An Act To Require That a Person Who Has Been Treated by a Law Enforcement Officer with Naloxone Be Informed about Drug Addiction Treatment
 
CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to require a law enforcement officer who has administered naloxone hydrochloride to a person to provide the name and contact information for that person to the nearest publicly funded mental health treatment provider. It requires a treatment provider receiving that information to contact the person and inform the person of available options regarding drug addiction treatment.