Bill > A01748

This bill requires certain eligible persons and entities to acquire, possess, and potentially use opioid antagonists (specifically naloxone) for emergency treatment of opioid-related overdoses. The bill defines "eligible persons or entities" broadly, including emergency medical services, camps, schools, government offices, educational institutions, community centers, shelters, correctional facilities, pharmacies, and other designated organizations. Entities must acquire and maintain at least two doses of an opioid antagonist and designate trained individuals responsible for its storage and oversight. Users must complete an approved training course before administering the medication, though the bill does not mandate its use. The legislation allows healthcare practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists through non-patient-specific prescriptions and provides legal protections, ensuring that possession and use of the medication will not be considered an unlawful practice. The bill aims to increase access to life-saving overdose treatment by expanding the availability of naloxone across various professional and institutional settings, potentially helping to reduce opioid-related fatalities. The law will take effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for developing necessary implementation regulations.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1748