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CS/CS/SB 66 — Revive Awareness Day
by Rules Committee; Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee; and Senators Brodeur and Hooper
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Health Policy Committee (HP)
The bill creates “Victoria’s Law” and designates June 6 of each year as “Revive Awareness Day.” The bill allows the Governor to issue an annual proclamation for the designation of June 6 as “Revive Awareness Day.” The bill encourages the Department of Health to hold events to raise awareness of the dangers of opioid overdose and the availability and safe use of opioid antagonists.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, the bill takes effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 110-1