Bill > S05786

This bill requires certain eligible persons and entities, such as ambulance services, emergency medical technicians, schools, camps, government offices, community centers, correctional facilities, pharmacies, and others, to acquire and possess at least two doses of an opioid antagonist (specifically naloxone) for emergency treatment of potential opioid overdoses. The bill defines an opioid antagonist as a medication approved by the FDA that can neutralize the effects of opioids in the body. Eligible entities must designate trained individuals responsible for storing and managing the antagonist, and these individuals must complete an approved training course before administering the medication. While the bill mandates possession of the antagonist, it does not require entities to actually administer it in an emergency. The legislation also allows healthcare practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists through non-patient-specific prescriptions and provides legal protections for entities and individuals who purchase, possess, or use the medication, classifying its use as first aid or emergency treatment for liability purposes. The bill aims to increase the availability of life-saving overdose treatment in various public and professional settings, potentially helping to reduce opioid-related fatalities.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5786