Bill > HB1399

This bill requires each classroom in Hawaii's Department of Education to be equipped with at least one opioid antagonist (a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose, such as Narcan) and mandates that the department provide comprehensive 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 or face professional sanctions or civil liability. The legislation also appropriates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to purchase opioid antagonists for classrooms and provide the required training. The definitions of "opioid antagonist" and "opioid-related drug overdose" are referenced from existing state law (section 329E-1), and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, representing a proactive approach to addressing potential opioid overdose emergencies in educational settings.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1399&year=2025