HF 2323: Creating an opioid antagonist medication fund for first responders

What it does

This bill creates an opioid antagonist medication fund for first responders. The bill provides that an opioid antagonist medication fund (fund) for first responders is created within the state treasury under the control of the department of public health (department). The fund shall consist of moneys appropriated to or deposited in the fund and may include available federal or state moneys, as well as any available opioid lawsuit settlement moneys. Funds may be transferred between other state agencies and the fund as appropriate.

House subcommittee · named February 17, 2022

• Rep. Joel Fry (R)
• Rep. Timi Brown-Powers (D) · timi.brown-powers@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Gary Worthan (R)

Lobbying · 10 for, 1 against

For: Emergent BioSolutions; Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA); Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association; Iowa Firefighters Association (IFA); Iowa Fraternal Order of Police; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; Iowa Pharmacy Association; Iowa School Nurses Organization; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association; State Police Officers Council

Against: Iowa Attorney General Dept. of Justice

In plain words

1. February 1, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee · as HSB 634
2. February 1, 2022House subcommittee named: Gobble, Fry and Steckman · as HSB 634
3. February 2, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 634
4. February 8, 2022Approved by the House committee · as HSB 634
5. February 8, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2323 · as HSB 634
6. February 10, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Appropriations committee
7. February 17, 2022House subcommittee named: Fry, Brown-Powers and Worthan
8. March 8, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
9. March 24, 2022Approved by the House committee
10. March 24, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2573
11. March 30, 2022Withdrawn