Texas HB5521 allows certain entities to possess and administer opioid antagonists.

Texas HB5521 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow specific entities to possess and administer opioid antagonists. These entities include amusement parks, live music venues, and sports venues. The bill allows these entities to adopt policies authorizing the administration of opioid antagonists by authorized and trained employees or volunteers. The entities must ensure that at least one trained individual is present during operating hours.

Texas HB5521 allows certain entities to possess and administer opioid antagonists.

Texas HB5521 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow specific entities to possess and administer opioid antagonists. These entities include amusement parks, live music venues, and sports venues. The bill allows these entities to adopt policies authorizing the administration of opioid antagonists by authorized and trained employees or volunteers. The entities must ensure that at least one trained individual is present during operating hours.