Bill authors
House Bill 2690
Relating to the prevention of overdose deaths by providing a defense for prosecution for certain offenses involving the delivery or possession of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for certain persons who seek medical attention for a suspected opioid overdose, and the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.
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Bill stages
Filed
March 9, 2015
Approved by House
Approved by Senate
Became law
Senate committee
- Committee not yet assigned
House committee
Bill categories
Last action
Referred to Public Health March 16, 2015
Actions
| Action | Date | Acting Chamber |
|---|---|---|
| Referred to Public Health | 03/16/2015 | Texas House |
| Read first time | 03/16/2015 | Texas House |
| Filed | 03/09/2015 | Texas House |
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