SB335 HFAT SHOTT 2-10

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            Delegate Shott moves to amend the bill on pages one though two by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title to read as follows:

            Com. Sub. for Senate Bill No. 335- - A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §16-46-1, §16-46-2, §16-46-3, §16-46-4, §16-46-5 and §16-46-6; and to amend and reenact §30-1-7a of said code, all relating generally to accessing and administering opioid antagonists in overdose situations; defining terms; establishing objectives and purpose; allowing licensed health care providers to prescribe opioid antagonist to initial responders and certain individuals; allowing initial responders to possess and administer opioid antagonists; providing for limited liability for initial responders; providing for limited liability for licensed health care providers who prescribe opioid antagonist in accordance with this article; providing for limited liability for anyone who possesses and administers an opioid antagonist; establishing responsibility of licensed health care providers to provide educational materials on overdose prevention and administration of opioid antagonist; providing for data collection and reporting; providing for training requirements; and providing for rule-making authority.