Bill > A00051

This bill requires all employees at family day care homes, group family day care homes, school-aged child care programs, and child day care centers to receive training in administering an opioid antagonist, which is a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose (such as Narcan). The legislation mandates that each of these facilities must have at least one opioid antagonist in stock, as defined by section 3309 of the public health law. By expanding the definition of entities that must be prepared to respond to potential opioid overdoses, the bill aims to increase safety for children and staff in childcare settings. The training will be conducted through a program approved under the public health law, ensuring a standardized approach to overdose response. The bill will go into effect 180 days after becoming law, giving childcare facilities time to implement the new training and stock the required medication. This legislation represents a proactive approach to addressing the ongoing opioid crisis by ensuring that childcare professionals are equipped to handle potential overdose emergencies.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A51