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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

Senate Bill 1462

Senate Author:  West

Effective:  9-1-15

House Sponsor:  Johnson et al.


            Senate Bill 1462 amends the Health and Safety Code to provide for the prescription,  distribution, administration, and possession of an opioid antagonist for the treatment of an opioid-related drug overdose. The bill establishes limitations on liability and disciplinary sanctions for certain acts and omissions relating to an opioid antagonist.