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House Bill 225 |
House Author: Guillen et al. |
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Effective: Vetoed |
Senate Sponsor: Watson et al. |
House Bill 225 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish a defense to prosecution for certain drug-related offenses if the actor sought emergency medical assistance in response to another's possible overdose or was the victim of a possible overdose for which assistance was requested. The bill provides for the prescription, distribution, possession, and administration of an opioid antagonist and for certain related grants.
Reason Given for Veto: "HB 225 has an admirable goal, but it does not include adequate protections to prevent its misuse by habitual drug abusers and drug dealers. Although my office suggested amendments to this legislation that would have eliminated the bill's protections for habitual drug abusers and drug dealers -- while maintaining protections for minors and first-time offenders -- those amendments were not adopted during the legislative process. Consequently, it was necessary to veto this bill."