New York A00762 requires colleges with onsite housing to provide opioid antagonists and train resident assistants in their use.

New York A00762 amends the education law to mandate that all colleges with onsite housing provide and maintain opioid antagonists. These drugs, defined in the public health law, must be accessible to resident assistants for use in emergencies involving suspected opioid overdoses. The bill also requires training for resident assistants in the administration of these antagonists, as per a program approved by the public health law. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A00762 requires colleges with onsite housing to provide opioid antagonists and train resident assistants in their use.

New York A00762 amends the education law to mandate that all colleges with onsite housing provide and maintain opioid antagonists. These drugs, defined in the public health law, must be accessible to resident assistants for use in emergencies involving suspected opioid overdoses. The bill also requires training for resident assistants in the administration of these antagonists, as per a program approved by the public health law. This act takes effect immediately.