Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply and develop policy governing use of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies.
This bill requires all New Jersey colleges and universities to maintain a supply of naloxone nasal spray (an opioid overdose reversal medication) in secure but accessible campus locations and develop specific emergency response policies. The policy must designate a licensed medical professional to oversee naloxone use, permit trained staff (including resident assistants) to administer it in good faith during suspected overdoses, and mandate hospital transport after administration. Institutions must also provide required training on naloxone protocols to designated personnel, with liability protection for good-faith actions. The bill specifically exempts licensed athletic trainers from violating their licensure act when using naloxone under these protocols.
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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5 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
P
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
P
Bill Spearman
DDemocratic
P
Clinton Calabrese
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Danielsen
DDemocratic
Co
Reginald Atkins
DDemocratic
Co
Robert Karabinchak
DDemocratic
Co
Roy Freiman
DDemocratic
Co
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
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