The bill aims to enhance the use of expired opioid antagonists, such as naloxone, in emergency situations, particularly in school settings, by providing partial immunity to school employees, eligible recipients, medical practitioners, and pharmacists. It amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify that schools can stock opioid antagonists, including expired ones, and administer them in cases of suspected opioid overdoses without fear of liability, unless gross negligence or intentional misconduct is involved. Schools are required to develop protocols for training staff and maintaining the medication, and they must inform parents about the potential use of these medications.

Additionally, the bill expands the legal protections for individuals who possess, store, administer, or distribute expired opioid antagonists, ensuring they are not held liable for injuries resulting from these actions, again with the exception of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. The amendments also clarify that medical practitioners and pharmacists are protected from disciplinary actions or liability when prescribing or dispensing expired opioid antagonists, reinforcing the state's commitment to saving lives in opioid overdose situations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_1(1): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_1(2): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_1(3): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_1(4): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_1(5): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_1(6): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_1: 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_X(1): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_X(2): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_X(3): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_X(4): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_X(5): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_X(6): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_X(7): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_X(8): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_X(9): 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608
SB0503_X: 20-5-426, 50-32-602, 50-32-607, 50-32-608