Authorizes first responders to provide opioid antagonists to individuals at risk of opioid overdose.
The bill amends Massachusetts law to allow first responders to provide opioid antagonists, such as naloxone, to individuals at risk of opioid overdose. It requires first responders to complete training on administering these antagonists and mandates that government entities or organizations equip emergency vehicles or supply first responders with opioid antagonists. The bill also provides immunity from prosecution for those using testing equipment to identify or analyze controlled substances in good faith.
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