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NJ S3678

NJ S3678
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
02/28/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
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, to be used in responding to opioid overdose emergencies. The bill permits licensed campus medical professionals and trained employees to administer these opioid antidotes to individuals they believe are experiencing an opioid overdose, and requires the transportation of overdose victims to a hospital emergency room after the administration of an opioid antidote. The bill also directs the Secretary of Higher Education to establish guidelines for the development of policies by institutions of higher education regarding the emergency administration of opioid antidotes, including requirements for training of authorized personnel.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 02/28/2023)

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