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NJ A1170

NJ A1170
Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by campus medical professional or trained employee.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by campus medical professional or trained employee.

AI Summary

This bill requires institutions of higher education to maintain a supply of opioid antidotes, such as naloxone, and permits emergency administration of these antidotes by licensed campus medical professionals or trained employees in the event of an opioid overdose. The bill also provides immunity from liability for those who administer the opioid antidotes in good faith. The key provisions include establishing guidelines for the institutions' policies on opioid antidote administration, designating who can administer the antidotes, and granting liability protections to those involved.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Combined with A4852 (ACS) (on 01/23/2023)

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