Department of Corrections; possession and administration of naloxone. Adds employees of the Department of Corrections designated by the Director of the Department to the list of persons who are authorized to possess and administer naloxone or other opioid antagonists. Under current law, the only employees of the Department authorized to possess and administer naloxone or other opioid antagonists are those designated as probation and parole officers or as correctional officers. This bill is identical to HB 1709.

Statutes affected:
Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101326D: 54.1-3408
Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1424ER): 54.1-3408
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0116): 54.1-3408