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Fighting Fentanyl: Support, Treatment, and Overdose Prevention

This act aims to combat the opioid crisis, particularly related to fentanyl, by enhancing surveillance, improving overdose data collection, and expanding access to treatment. Citizens can expect better availability of life-saving drugs like naloxone and increased legal protection for those providing emergency overdose assistance.
Key points
Increased Naloxone Access: Easier access to life-saving medication for opioid overdoses, including potential reclassification to over-the-counter.
Good Samaritan Immunity: Individuals providing emergency overdose assistance will be protected from legal liability, encouraging prompt intervention.
Improved Addiction Treatment: Expanded access to medication-assisted treatment, including in prisons and rural areas, and support for harm reduction programs.
Enhanced Fentanyl Surveillance: Increased data collection on overdoses and fentanyl detection to better understand and combat the problem.
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Print number: 117_S_1457
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

STOP Fentanyl Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1457.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Naloxone Access: Easier access to life-saving medication for opioid overdoses, including potential reclassification to over-the-counter.
  • Good Samaritan Immunity: Individuals providing emergency overdose assistance will be protected from legal liability, encouraging prompt intervention.
  • Improved Addiction Treatment: Expanded access to medication-assisted treatment, including in prisons and rural areas, and support for harm reduction programs.
  • Enhanced Fentanyl Surveillance: Increased data collection on overdoses and fentanyl detection to better understand and combat the problem.
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 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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