This 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 site has these life-saving medications available, with at least two doses of a nasal opiate antagonist stored in each campus residential building. Additionally, the commissioner of health is tasked with providing resources, including training materials, to assist institutions in implementing an emergency response plan for opiate overdoses. The provisions of this bill 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 be trained and authorized to administer these medications in emergency situations. This change aims to enhance the capacity of educational institutions to respond effectively to opiate overdoses, thereby improving student safety and health on campuses.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 151.37
1st Engrossment: 151.37