H.R. 5252: Having Overdose Protection Equipment Act

The bill titled the "Having Overdose Protection Equipment Act" or HOPE Act proposes to amend existing legislation related to opioid use disorders. Specifically, it aims to allow certain federal grants designed for State and Tribal responses to opioid issues to be utilized for public access to opioid overdose reversal kits.

Key Provisions of the Bill

• The bill modifies Section 1003 of the 21st Century Cures Act.
• It expands the scope of authorized uses for grant funds to include activities related to public access opioid overdose reversal kits. This means funds can be used for acquiring, making available, and maintaining these kits.
• A definition is provided for "public access opioid overdose reversal kit," which specifies that the kit must include:
  • Opioid overdose reversal medication, and
  • Instructions on how to administer the medication.

Objective

The primary goal of the bill is to enhance the availability and accessibility of opioid overdose reversal kits to combat the ongoing opioid crisis by ensuring that funds are allocated effectively towards public health initiatives aimed at reducing overdose fatalities.

Intended Impact

This legislation is designed to facilitate better preparedness and response measures at the community level, potentially leading to a reduction in the number of deaths caused by opioid overdoses.

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