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Lawmakers Co-Sponsor Bill to Fund Fentanyl Test Kits and Overdose Drugs

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 15
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What happened

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Jeff Van Drew and Andrew Garbarino co-sponsored the Fight Against Fentanyl Act (H.R. 10678). The bill would allow state, local, and eligible tribal law enforcement agencies to use existing Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds. These funds are intended to purchase fentanyl test kits and overdose reversal drugs.

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Why it matters

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The legislation aims to provide law enforcement officers with ready access to tools like naloxone and test kits to respond to potential drug overdoses. The National Police Association endorsed the bill, noting that these tools help officers protect themselves and determine when to administer reversal drugs.

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    Law enforcement agencies in New York State might see increased funding access for purchasing drug reversal drugs and test kits.

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