S.602

Authorizes school nurses to administer opioid antidotes to overdose victims on school property, with immunity from civil, criminal, and professional liability, pursuant to "Overdose Prevention Act."

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Authorizes school nurses to administer opioid antidotes to overdose victims on school property, with immunity from liability.

This bill amends the "Overdose Prevention Act" to allow school nurses to administer opioid antidotes to overdose victims on school property or during school-sponsored activities, with immunity from civil, criminal, and professional liability. The immunity extends to health care practitioners who prescribe or dispense the antidotes, as well as to school nurses and schools that administer them. The bill also makes technical amendments to clarify and correct references in the existing law.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee