HB 1141 allows employers to freely acquire and distribute over-the-counter opioid antagonists (like naloxone/Narcan) to employees and the public without needing to follow the strict protocols currently required for prescription versions, such as having a licensed health care professional dispense them or providing specific training. The bill also protects employers and their staff from liability if someone is harmed or dies from the administration, self-administration, or failure to administer an over-the-counter opioid antagonist, as long as there's no gross negligence involved.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 542
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 458
Signed by the President S.J. 443
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 443
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 406
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 321
First Reading Senate S.J. 296
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 5. H.J. 306
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 171
First Reading House H.J. 154
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-017
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-014
Cosponsors
Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass