What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 690.
Combating Opioid Crisis: Better Data, School Support, and Fentanyl Test Strips.
This act aims to improve the fight against the opioid crisis, including fentanyl. It introduces changes in overdose data collection, supports schools in responding to overdoses, and legalizes fentanyl test strips. This means citizens can expect better prevention and faster emergency assistance.
Key points
Improved Data Collection: States and localities will receive support to gather more accurate information on overdoses, aiding in more effective action planning.
School Support: Elementary and secondary schools can receive grants for life-saving drugs and devices for opioid overdose emergencies, and for staff training.
Fentanyl Test Strip Legalization: Fentanyl test strips will no longer be treated as illegal drug paraphernalia, potentially helping to prevent overdoses.
Wastewater Monitoring Program: Introduction of a pilot program to analyze wastewater to determine the prevalence of illicit substances like fentanyl in communities.
Status:
Introduced
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