An Act relative to opioid overdose prevention in college housing
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to address opioid overdoses in college housing by requiring institutions of higher education to have naloxone readily available and to provide overdose prevention education to students and staff. It mandates that colleges develop and implement policies and procedures for responding to opioid overdoses, including training for personnel and establishing protocols for distributing naloxone. The bill also calls for colleges to track and report data related to opioid-related incidents to help identify trends and improve prevention efforts. Finally, it encourages collaboration between colleges and local health departments to enhance overdose response capabilities.
Key provisions
- Requires colleges to maintain naloxone on campus.
- Mandates overdose prevention education for students and staff.
- Requires colleges to develop and implement overdose response policies.
- Calls for tracking and reporting of opioid-related incidents.
- Encourages collaboration with local health departments.
Who is affected
- Students
- College Staff
- Institutions of Higher Education
- Local Health Departments
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