SR 63·LA·senate
HEALTH SERVICES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the feasibility of providing buprenorphine to paramedics.
AdoptedFiled Apr 8, 2026
Sponsor: Bob Owen (R)
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Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/23/2026.
Apr 27, 2026
Summary
The Senate resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health to examine whether paramedics could safely administer buprenorphine, a medication for opioid use disorder. The study will look at practicality, safety, and potential impact on overdose response. Results could guide future decisions about expanding treatment options in emergency care.
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