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AR HB1514

AR HB1514
To Require That Opioid Overdose Rescue Kits Be Located On Each Campus Of Each Public High School And State-supported Institution Of Higher Education.


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Introduced
02/28/2023
In Committee
04/05/2023
Crossed Over
04/04/2023
Passed
04/07/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2023

Introduced Session

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT OPIOID OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS BE LOCATED ON EACH CAMPUS OF EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill requires that opioid overdose rescue kits, containing medications like Narcan or Naloxone, be located on the campuses of all public high schools and state-supported institutions of higher education in Arkansas by January 1, 2024. The kits must be clearly visible and labeled, and their locations must be registered with school officials. School nurses and resource officers are also required to carry these medications. The bill also mandates that institutions provide training on the use and location of the kits during student orientation programs.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Notification that HB1514 is now Act 811 (on 04/13/2023)

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