HF 2296: Relating to the provision of harm reduction vending machines

What it does

This bill relates to the provision of harm reduction vending machines.190 (possession and administration of opioid antagonists —— immunity) to provide definitions used in the bill including “harm reduction vending machine” which is defined as a vending machine stocked with opioid antagonists and fentanyl test strips that are accessed free of charge through the use of an access code obtained by calling the telephone number or visiting the internet site provided on the vending machine.190 is also amended to require that, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the chief medical officer of the department of health and human services (HHS) shall issue a standing order that does not identify individual patients at the time it is issued for the purpose of dispensing opioid antagonists through harm reduction vending machines.

Lobbying · 4 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA); Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; One Iowa; One Iowa Action

In plain words

1. February 5, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee