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MN HF1399

MN HF1399
Commissioner of corrections required to maintain a supply of opiate antagonists to administer to persons who overdose in correctional facilities, and commissioner required to provide training to employees on how to administer opiate antagonists.


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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to corrections; requiring the commissioner of corrections to maintain a supply of opiate antagonists to administer to persons who overdose in correctional facilities; requiring the commissioner to provide training to employees on how to administer opiate antagonists; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 241.

AI Summary

This bill requires the commissioner of corrections to maintain a supply of opiate antagonists (medications like naloxone that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose) in each correctional facility. Specifically, the commissioner must store an adequate number of nasal opiate antagonist doses throughout each facility to enable staff to quickly respond to potential opioid overdoses. Additionally, the commissioner is mandated to collaborate with the commissioner of health to provide training to department employees on identifying the symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to properly administer nasal opiate antagonists. This legislation aims to improve emergency response capabilities and potentially save lives in correctional facilities by ensuring that staff are prepared to address opioid overdose situations promptly and effectively.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Authors added Curran, Berg, and Johnson, P. (on 03/05/2025)

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