SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEM PHIL BARUTH ISSUES STATEMENT
ON THE ENACTMENT OF H.72, THE OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTER BILL
Montpelier, Vt. - Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth today issued the following statement on the enactment of H.72, the overdose prevention center bill:
“Today a tripartisan majority of the Senate voted to override Governor Scott’s misguided veto of the overdose prevention center bill, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to addressing Vermont's opioid crisis. The data is clear. Overdose prevention centers save lives, connect people to treatment, reduce pressures on emergency rooms and Emergency Medical Services, and reduce public drug consumption and discarded supplies in our communities. Governor Scott’s veto of this bill was an incredible disappointment, but I’m proud that the Vermont Senate delivered on our commitment to do everything in our power to accelerate the end of the opioid crisis in Vermont.”
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