| HB 0965 |
Neutral | Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law and Protocol for EMS and Paramedics to Prescribe Opioid Antagonists |
Sharon Cooper |
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4/24/2014 |
House Date Signed by Governor |
JudyNC |
H&HS |
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| This legislation provides immunity for those seeking or providing medical assistance to someone who may have overdosed on drugs or alcohol. It allows EMS and paramedics to administer opioid antagonists to individuals who have an opioid related overdose. Additionally, the Department of Public Health is authorized, subject to appropriations from the General Assembly, to provide grants to first responders to assist in maintaining an adequate supply of opioid antagonists. |
| HB 0966 |
Neutral | Establishment of the Alzheimer's Disease Registry with the Department of Public Health |
Sharon Cooper |
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7/1/2014 |
Effective Date |
H&HS |
H&HS |
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| This legislation establishes an Alzheimer's Disease Registry within the Department of Public Health to assist in the development of public policy and planning relative to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The Department of Public Health will promulgate rules and regulations regarding data collection, as well as who is required to report data. |
