Rhode Island Senate Bill 0016 Substitute B, Relating To Health & Safety – Harm Reduction Center Advisory Committee & Pilot Program

On July 7, 2021, the Rhode Island Senate published this Senate Bill 0016 Substitute B relating to the health & safety/harm reduction center advisory committee and pilot program. The purpose of this bill is to authorize a two-year pilot program to prevent drug overdoses through the establishment of "harm reduction centers", which is defined as a community based resource for health screening, disease prevention, and recovery assistance where persons may safely consume pre-obtained substances . . .