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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 584

Senate Author:  West et al.

Effective:  9-1-17

House Sponsor:  Rose


            Senate Bill 584 amends the Occupations Code to require the Texas Medical Board to adopt guidelines for the prescription of opioid antagonists. The bill exempts from liability a physician whose act or omission with respect to prescribing an opioid antagonist is made in good faith and reasonable care.