Kentucky HB431 amends laws to address opioid overdoses by expanding access to opioid antagonists and improving treatment and support services.
Kentucky HB431 amends existing laws to combat opioid overdoses by expanding access to opioid antagonists, such as naloxone. The bill allows licensed health care providers to prescribe or dispense opioid antagonists to individuals at risk of overdose. It also permits various entities, including peace officers and school employees, to administer these antagonists. The Kentucky Department for Public Health collaborates with educational institutions to develop protocols for providing opioid antagonists on campuses.
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