Post by CDC Foundation

The state of Wyoming gained a new tool in its fight against drug overdose deaths last year when Governor Mark Gordon signed the Immunity for Drug Overdose Reporting bill into law—and subject matter expert Hailey Hayden played a role in this public health win. Under the new law, a person can make up to two emergency calls per calendar year without facing legal repercussions, providing legal immunity for a caller who in good faith seeks medical assistance for themselves or another person experiencing an overdose. Hailey is a public health analyst based in Wyoming as part of the national Overdose Response Strategy program, which is supported by the CDC Foundation. During Wyoming's legislative interim year, Hayden formed a working group to host discussions on evidence-based strategies, outline the law’s objectives and identify educational resources to inform legislators. Read more about the Immunity for Drug Overdose Reporting law: https://cdcf.link/4kM5VWL #NPHW