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Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act

This act aims to combat the opioid crisis. It allows states to receive funds for research and action plans. It requires doctors prescribing certain opioids to also prescribe an opioid overdose reversal drug, increasing patient safety.
Key points
States can receive funding to develop plans to address the opioid crisis.
Doctors prescribing opioids in certain situations (e.g., high dose, concurrent medications, history of substance use disorder) will be required to also prescribe a life-saving overdose reversal drug (like naloxone).
Doctors and coroners will need to complete additional training on opioid prescribing and recognizing overdose deaths.
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Print number: 117_HR_5224
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Process start date: 2021-09-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5224.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can receive funding to develop plans to address the opioid crisis.
  • Doctors prescribing opioids in certain situations (e.g., high dose, concurrent medications, history of substance use disorder) will be required to also prescribe a life-saving overdose reversal drug (like naloxone).
  • Doctors and coroners will need to complete additional training on opioid prescribing and recognizing overdose deaths.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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