SB503

Allow use of expired opioid antagonists

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Montana SB503 allows use of expired opioid antagonists and provides immunity from liability for those who administer them.

Montana SB503 amends state law to allow the use of expired opioid antagonists to save lives in opioid-related drug overdose situations. It provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for medical practitioners, pharmacists, and schools that prescribe, dispense, distribute, or administer expired opioid antagonists. Schools can maintain a stock supply of opioid antagonists and train authorized personnel to administer them in emergencies.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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5 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

3:00 PM

House Human Services Hearing

Mar 3, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 8, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 30, 2025

Senate

(S) Transmitted to Governor