This bill amends section 28-470 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to enhance immunity provisions related to the administration of opioid antagonists, specifically naloxone. It allows health professionals authorized to prescribe or dispense opioid antagonists to do so without facing administrative action or criminal prosecution when acting with reasonable care. The bill also extends this immunity to family members, friends, and other individuals, including school personnel, who assist someone experiencing an opioid-related overdose, provided they act in good faith. Emergency responders and peace officers are similarly protected when administering opioid antagonists obtained through their respective organizations.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions, including "opioid antagonist," which encompasses naloxone and any other FDA-approved opioid antagonist for emergency reversal of opioid overdoses. The term "naloxone" is removed from the definitions, and the bill repeals the original section 28-470. Overall, the legislation aims to encourage the use of opioid antagonists in overdose situations by providing legal protections to those who administer them.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-470