SB 404 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Controlled substances: other; opioid antagonist policy; require schools to implement in certain circumstances. Amends sec. 1178 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1178) & adds sec. 1179c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 405'25

SB 404 requires public schools in Michigan to ensure at least one staff member at each school is trained to administer naloxone (an opioid overdose reversal medication) if the state health department provides it at no cost. Schools must develop policies requiring staff to notify parents when naloxone is used and call 9-1-1 for suspected opioid overdoses. The bill directly affects public school districts, intermediate districts, and public school academies by mandating training and response protocols for opioid-related emergencies. It specifies naloxone must be FDA-approved and defines "opioid-related overdose" to include symptoms like respiratory depression or unconsciousness needing medical help.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

Jul 2025

Senate Passage

Jul 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jun 11, 2025 Last action Jul 1, 2025

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Senate Introduced Bill → As Passed by the Senate · 4 edits · Jul 1, 2025

MODERATE

This bill amends Michigan's school code to clarify immunity protections for school employees administering medication, including opioid antagonists like naloxone. The changes ensure that school staff acting in good faith are protected from liability when administering emergency medications, with specific provisions for registered nurses and clear definitions of opioid-related overdoses.

Scope change

The bill expands and clarifies the scope of immunity protections for school employees administering medication, particularly opioid antagonists, while maintaining existing protections for epinephrine auto-injectors.

REQUIREMENT

Clarified that school employees administering medication must do so in good faith and in compliance with physician instructions, with specific protections for registered nurses who may administer medication without another adult present.

Maintained requirements for school districts receiving opioid antagonists to train at least one employee in their use and to notify parents when antagonists are administered.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'opioid-related overdose' that includes extreme physical illness, decreased consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, or death resulting from opioid use.

ENFORCEMENT

Added explicit immunity protections for school districts and their officers from civil and criminal liability when employees act under this section.

Floor votes · Senate Jul 1, 2025

How they voted

31–6

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 38

Jul 1, 2025

D Democratic19

18 Yea 1

94% Yea

R Republican19

13 Yea 6 Nay

68% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jul 1, 2025

Committee

referred to Committee on Insurance

lower

Jul 1, 2025

Introduced

received on 07/01/2025

lower

Jul 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED ROLL CALL # 199 YEAS 30 NAYS 6 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0

upper

Jul 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)

upper

Jun 26, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

upper

Jun 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 6/25/2025

upper

Jun 11, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY

upper

Jun 11, 2025

Introduced

INTRODUCED BY SENATOR DARRIN CAMILLERI

upper

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors