Bill > HB1006

This bill mandates that certain establishments, specifically bars and restaurants, must include at least three doses of an opioid antagonist, such as Narcan, in their first aid kits. An opioid antagonist is a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The bill defines terms like "bar" and "restaurant" to clarify which businesses are covered, and it states that individuals are allowed to possess these opioid antagonists on the premises of these establishments. Furthermore, employers are required to train their staff on how to administer the opioid antagonist and ensure at least one trained person is present when the establishment is open to the public. Importantly, the bill provides immunity from civil liability and criminal prosecution for any trained individual who acts in good faith to administer an opioid antagonist to someone they believe is experiencing an opioid-related overdose, protecting them from legal consequences unless their actions involve willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness. This legislation aims to increase the availability of life-saving overdose reversal medication in places where opioid use may be more prevalent, building upon previous laws that required their inclusion in schools and government buildings.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72301