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. Additionally, emergency responders and peace officers are granted similar protections when administering opioid antagonists in good faith.

The bill introduces new definitions, including "opioid antagonist," which encompasses naloxone hydrochloride and any other FDA-approved opioid antagonist for emergency reversal of opioid overdoses. It removes the specific mention of naloxone in certain sections, replacing it with the broader term "opioid antagonist." The original section 28-470 is repealed, consolidating the updated language and provisions into the revised statute. Overall, the bill aims to encourage the use of opioid antagonists in emergency situations by providing legal protections to those who administer them.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-470