HB419

Education; require possession of opioid antagonists by institutions within University System of Georgia

Chamber Passed·2/18/26

Georgia HB419 mandates opioid antagonist possession by institutions within the University System of Georgia.

Georgia HB419 requires institutions within the University System of Georgia to possess opioid antagonists, drugs that counteract opioid overdoses. The bill mandates that these institutions maintain a supply of opioid antagonists and store them near automated external defibrillators. University system personnel are authorized to carry opioid antagonists and administer them to individuals believed to be experiencing an opioid overdose.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 39–10 · Feb 18
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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10 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

1:00 PM

Senate Education And Youth Committee

Feb 11

1:00 PM

House Higher Education

History

Mar 31

Senate

Senate Tabled

Mar 27

Senate

Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Mar 27

Senate

Senate Read Second Time