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Rural Law Enforcement Naloxone Access to Combat Overdose Deaths

This new law aims to help local law enforcement agencies in rural areas purchase life-saving medications like naloxone, used for opioid overdoses. This will enable officers to respond more quickly to such emergencies, potentially saving lives. The act ensures that at least half of the grant program funds will go to rural communities.
Key points
Local law enforcement in rural areas will receive funds to purchase naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdose effects.
At least 50% of the opioid abuse grant program funds will be allocated to rural communities.
The act seeks to improve safety and access to emergency medical aid for overdoses in rural areas.
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Print number: 118_HR_4431
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Process start date: 2023-06-30