SB2809: HEAL Act of 2023 Halting the Epidemic of Addiction and Loss Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to ensure references to opioid overdose reversal agents in certain grant programs of the Department of Health and Human Services are not limited to naloxone.
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The HEAL Act of 2023 changes how the Department of Health and Human Services describes life-saving overdose reversal medications in its grant programs. Currently, these grants only mention naloxone, one specific overdose reversal drug. This bill ensures grants can also reference other overdose reversal agents, like naloxone alternatives. The change would allow more flexibility when federal health grants fund overdose prevention and treatment. The bill is currently in the introduction stage and has not yet been considered by a .
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SB2809: HEAL Act of 2023 Halting the Epidemic of Addiction and Loss Act of 2023