AB 1394: Personal opioid drug deactivation and disposal systems.

Existing law requires the State Department of Public Health, subject to an appropriation, to award naloxone grant funding to local health departments, local government agencies, or others in order to reduce the rate of fatal overdose from opioids.

This bill, subject to an appropriation, would require the department to establish and administer a statewide program that awards funding to local health departments, local government agencies, or, on a competitive basis, to community-based organizations, regional opioid prevention coalitions, or both, to distribute personal opioid drug deactivation and disposal systems, as defined, systems to individuals to encourage safe and environmentally responsible disposal practices and mitigate risks associated with unused or expired prescription opioids. The bill would require the department to, among other things, provide an online portal for individuals to request a personal opioid disposal system. and illicit opioids, as specified.