2014 Senate Bill 857 / Public Act 314

Heroin overdose treatment package

Introduced in the Senate

March 11, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To establish that a person who in good faith believes that another individual is suffering a heroin or opioid related overdose and who administers an “opioid antagonist” (such as Naloxone) is not liable in a civil lawsuit for damages.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 21, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 4, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 4, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 11, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 24, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 13, 2014