Naloxone; possession and administration by employee or person acting on behalf of a public place.
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HB 908 — Naloxone; possession and administration by employee or person acting on behalf of a public place.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 924 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
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5 sponsors
1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Naloxone; possession and administration; employee or person acting on behalf of a public place. Authorizes an employee or other person acting on behalf of a public place, as defined in the bill, who has completed a training program on the administration of naloxone or other opioid antagonist to possess and administer naloxone or other opioid antagonist, other than naloxone in an injectable formulation with a hypodermic needle or syringe, in accordance with protocols developed by the Board of Pharmacy in consultation with the Board of Medicine and the Department of Health. The bill also provides that a person who is not otherwise authorized to administer naloxone or other opioid antagonist used for overdose reversal may administer naloxone or other opioid antagonist used for overdose reversal to a person who is believed to be experiencing or about to experience a life-threatening opioid overdose. The bill provides immunity from civil liability for a person who, in good faith, administers naloxone or other opioid antagonist used for overdose reversal to a person who is believed to be experiencing or about to experience a life-threatening opioid overdose, unless such act or omission was the result of gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. This bill incorporates HB 650, HB 1465, and HB 1466.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
82 added · 81 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill HB 908 adds certain protections for individuals who provide emergency care, specifically for those who may need to forcibly enter a vehicle to save a child in distress. It clarifies that these individuals will not be held liable for any civil damages as long as they have made an effort to contact emergency services first. This change is significant because it encourages bystanders to act in emergency situations without the fear of legal repercussions, potentially saving lives.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 924 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-225 and 54.1-3408 of the Code of Virginia, relating to naloxone;
[H 908] Approved April 9, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (4)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0924) View text Current html April 09, 2020
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB908ER) View text html March 05, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB908H1 html February 04, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (HB908) View text html January 07, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 924 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (HB908ER)
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Education and Health (14-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Impact statement from DPB (HB908H1)
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB908H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20107306D-H1
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
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Incorporates HB650 (Hope)
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Incorporates HB1466 (Gooditis)
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Incorporates HB 1465 (Gooditis)
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Committee substitute printed 20107306D-H1
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N)
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Assigned HWI sub: Health Professions
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Impact statement from DPB (HB908)
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104833D
Sponsors
- Jr. C.E. Cliff Hayes · Primary
- Patrick A. Hope · Cosponsor
- Sam Rasoul · Cosponsor
- Elizabeth R. Guzman · Cosponsor
- Wendy W. Gooditis · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (4)
Not signed on (143)
143 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 143 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Edmunds, James E., II | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Levine, Mark H. | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Samirah, Ibraheem S. | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Yea |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Samirah, Ibraheem S. | — | Not Voting |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 908 do?
- Naloxone; possession and administration; employee or person acting on behalf of a public place. Authorizes an employee or other person acting on behalf of a public place, as defined in the bill, who has completed a training program on the administration of naloxone or other opioid antagonist to possess and administer naloxone or other opioid antagonist, other than naloxone in an injectable formulation with a hypodermic needle or syringe, in accordance with protocols developed by the Board of Pharmacy in consultation with the Board of Medicine and the Department of Health. The bill also provides that a person who is not otherwise authorized to administer naloxone or other opioid antagonist used for overdose reversal may administer naloxone or other opioid antagonist used for overdose reversal to a person who is believed to be experiencing or about to experience a life-threatening opioid overdose. The bill provides immunity from civil liability for a person who, in good faith, administers naloxone or other opioid antagonist used for overdose reversal to a person who is believed to be experiencing or about to experience a life-threatening opioid overdose, unless such act or omission was the result of gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. This bill incorporates HB 650, HB 1465, and HB 1466.
- Who sponsors HB 908?
- HB 908 is sponsored by C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr., Patrick A. Hope, Sam Rasoul, Elizabeth R. Guzman, and Gooditis, Wendy W..
- What is the current status of HB 908?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 908?
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