This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding the dispensing and administration of opioid antagonists. Specifically, it expands the definition of opioid antagonists to include those with an expiration date of less than five years from the date of use, which is a new insertion into the law. Current provisions allowing pharmacists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to dispense opioid antagonists will now explicitly include expired versions, thereby broadening access to these life-saving medications. Additionally, the bill maintains immunity from liability for those who administer expired opioid antagonists in good faith, provided they act with reasonable care.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that overdose prevention programs have access to kits containing expired opioid antagonists and requires county health departments to provide these medications to individuals at risk of overdose. The language clarifies that individuals can administer expired opioid antagonists without liability, as long as they do so in good faith. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the availability and use of opioid antagonists, particularly in emergency situations, while ensuring legal protections for those involved in their distribution and administration.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1979, 36-192, 36-798.51, 36-2266, 36-2267