The bill, S.B. No. 2378, mandates the creation of a biennial report on governmental opioid antagonist programs aimed at reversing and preventing opioid overdoses. It introduces a new section, 461A.060, to the Health and Safety Code, which outlines the responsibilities of the commission to prepare and submit this report by October 1 of each even-numbered year. The report must evaluate the distribution of opioid antagonists in Texas, include a needs assessment for existing programs, establish a statewide saturation goal, and detail funding sources for these programs. Additionally, it should recommend strategies for improving opioid overdose responses among high-risk populations.

The report will also require collaboration with state agencies and institutions of higher education that are involved in the distribution of opioid antagonists. The bill emphasizes the importance of data-driven methodologies and communication plans to address opioid overdoses, particularly in areas with higher risks. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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