Bill > HB1399

This bill requires the Hawaii Department of Education to equip each classroom with at least one opioid antagonist (a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose, such as Narcan) and provide mandatory training to employees on opioid-related drug overdose prevention, recognition, response, and administration of the antagonist. The bill includes legal protections for employees who administer the opioid antagonist in good faith and with reasonable care, ensuring they cannot be criminally prosecuted, sanctioned under professional licensing laws, or held civilly liable for their actions. The legislation also appropriates funds for purchasing opioid antagonists and conducting the required training, with the implementation set to begin on July 1, 2025. The bill defines "opioid antagonist" and "opioid-related drug overdose" by referencing existing definitions in Hawaii Revised Statutes section 329E-1, and specifies that the Board of Education will establish the standards and frequency of the training.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1399&year=2026