The proposed bill mandates that public postsecondary institutions in Minnesota maintain a supply of opiate antagonists on their campuses to address potential drug overdoses. Specifically, the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is required to ensure that each campus has at least two doses of a nasal opiate antagonist available in residential buildings. Additionally, the commissioner of health is tasked with providing resources, including training materials, to assist these institutions in implementing an emergency response plan for opiate overdoses. The new provisions will take effect in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Furthermore, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.37, subdivision 12, to expand the list of individuals authorized to administer opiate antagonists. Notably, it includes personnel from postsecondary institutions among those who can administer these life-saving drugs in emergency situations, provided they have received appropriate training and a standing order from a licensed medical professional. This amendment aims to enhance the capacity of educational institutions to respond effectively to opiate overdoses on campus.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 151.37
1st Engrossment: 151.37