HB 1997 -- OPIOID REVERSAL MEDICATION

SPONSOR: Mann

This bill requires the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to consult and collaborate with the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to implement requirements for each two year and four year state supported institution of higher education to provide an opioid overdose rescue kit before January 1, 2025.

The rescue kits must contain Narcan, Naloxone, or a similar medication approved by DHSS and the US Food and Drug Administration. The kit's location must be registered with campus police. Specific required locations and inspection routines are provided in the bill.

The bill requires that institutions provide training during freshman student orientation programs and additional programs developed by DHSS.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (3062H.01): 174.338