Authorizes the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) to study effective evidence‑based strategies for preventing opioid misuse and overdose, including examining the average age of individuals misusing opioids, how individuals began misusing opioids, and the length of time individuals have been misusing opioids. Allows the LRC to make an interim report to the 2017 General Assembly, 2018 Regular Session, and requires a final report to the 2019 General Assembly. Effective July 1, 2017.
LRC/OPIOID MISUSE PREVENTION.
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AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY EFFECTIVE EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING OPIOID MISUSE AND OVERDOSE.Intro. by B. Richardson.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House Action) (Apr 13 2017)
Bill History:
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Tue, 11 Apr 2017 House: Filed
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Thu, 13 Apr 2017 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 13 Apr 2017 House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
H 778
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Bill H 778 (2017-2018)Summary date: Apr 12 2017 - View Summary
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