S.E.A. 510, P.L. 175 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that Allen County may enter into an agreement with an entity to administer a substance abuse pilot program after approval of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse. Specifies that the entity that agrees to administer the pilot program: (1) may not expend state grants unless the administrator has raised at least $1 of local … [Read more...] about Substance abuse pilot program
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Opioid addiction
The House Public Health Committee heard SB 499, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald and Rep. Kirchhofer, on involuntary commitment of people with opioid addiction as a pilot program in Allen, Marion, and Wayne counties. The bill also establishes the criteria for the program. It specifies that existing involuntary commitment laws apply to persons at serious risk of injury or death due to … [Read more...] about Opioid addiction
Substance abuse pilot program
The House Public Health Committee heard SB 510, sponsored by Rep. Kirchhofer and Rep. Davisson, creating a 4-year substance abuse pilot program in Allen County. The bill originally provided that the program was part of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse, but that portion was removed by amendment. The bill was also amended to change the start date to June 30, 2017. Judge … [Read more...] about Substance abuse pilot program
Narcotic drugs and naloxone
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard Sen. Raatz’s SB 499 on narcotic drugs and naloxone for amend and vote. The bill provides that a trier of fact may conclude that a person possessed a schedule I or II narcotic drug if: (1) the person suffered symptoms of an acute opioid overdose; and (2) administration of an overdose intervention drug alleviated the symptoms wi … [Read more...] about Narcotic drugs and naloxone
Substance abuse pilot program
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard Sen. Merritt’s SB 510 on a substance abuse pilot program. The bill provides that the Board of County Commissioners of Allen County may enter into an agreement with an entity to administer a substance abuse pilot program and must inform the budget agency of the entity designated to administer the pilot program. It also specifies that the e … [Read more...] about Substance abuse pilot program