This bill amends South Dakota law to allow employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter without the need for a prescription. The existing law requires employers to follow specific protocols for the transport, storage, maintenance, and training related to opioid antagonists that require a prescription. However, the new language clarifies that these requirements do not apply to over-the-counter opioid antagonists, enabling employers to provide these life-saving medications more easily to their employees and the public.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that protects employers, employees, and authorized personnel from liability for any death, injury, or damage resulting from the administration or failure to administer an opioid antagonist, as long as such actions are considered ordinary negligence. This legal protection aims to encourage the distribution and use of opioid antagonists in workplaces, thereby enhancing safety and response to potential opioid overdoses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/29/2025: 34-20A-105.1
Enrolled, 03/03/2025: 34-20A-105.1