Bill > S07293

This bill requires all employees at family day care homes, group family day care homes, school-aged child care programs, and child day care centers to receive training in administering an opioid antagonist (a medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose, such as Narcan). The legislation mandates that these childcare facilities must stock at least one opioid antagonist, which is defined under section 3309 of the public health law. By expanding the definition of "entity" in existing law to include these types of childcare facilities, the bill ensures that these locations are prepared to respond to potential opioid overdose emergencies. The training must be completed through a program approved by the public health law, and the bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving childcare facilities time to implement the new requirements and train their staff. The goal of this legislation appears to be enhancing safety and preparedness in childcare settings by equipping staff with the knowledge and tools to potentially save lives in the event of an opioid overdose.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7293