Bill 118 HRES 1283, also known as the National Naloxone Awareness Day Act, aims to designate June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. The bill seeks to raise awareness about the importance of naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses and save lives.
Naloxone has been proven to be a crucial tool in combating the opioid epidemic, which has been a growing public health crisis in the United States. By designating a specific day to raise awareness about naloxone, the bill aims to educate the public about the life-saving potential of this medication and encourage its widespread availability and use.
The bill does not propose any specific funding or policy changes, but rather focuses on the symbolic gesture of recognizing the importance of naloxone in saving lives and preventing overdose deaths. By designating June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day, the bill aims to bring attention to the opioid crisis and the need for increased access to naloxone in communities across the country.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1283 seeks to promote awareness and education about naloxone and its role in saving lives, with the ultimate goal of reducing the devastating impact of opioid overdoses in the United States.