Permits certain persons to leave behind opioid antagonists at the location of a known or suspected opioid overdose
This bill allows first responders, business owners, and others to leave naloxone (an opioid overdose reversal medication) at the scene of a known or suspected overdose instead of requiring direct handoff. It specifically permits entities like schools, hospitals, hotels, and retail stores to stock and leave naloxone for use in emergencies. The law also clarifies that using naloxone under this provision counts as first aid, protecting users from liability. This directly affects anyone who might witness an overdose and have access to naloxone, making emergency response faster and more accessible.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Mar 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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