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S1416Introduced in the Senate

To increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment

IntroducedSenate Ways and Means

Introduced by Patrick O'Connor, District 01-NOR

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Official description

For legislation to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Where it stands

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

September 11, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 06/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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