Kansas HB2436 allows expired emergency opioid antagonists to be used for treating opioid overdoses.
Kansas HB2436 amends the state's statutes to include expired emergency opioid antagonists in the definition of emergency opioid antagonists. This change allows individuals rendering aid to another in reasonable need of medical assistance due to opioid overdose to use expired emergency opioid antagonists. The bill also provides immunity from criminal prosecution and liability for those using expired antagonists if they cooperate with emergency medical services and law enforcement. The act takes effect upon publication in the statute book.
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