HR 8499
Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:45 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2026, aims to increase access to life-saving medication for opioid overdoses on college and university campuses. It requires public colleges and universities receiving federal funding to make opioid overdose rescue kits readily available to students, faculty, and staff. The kits must be located in various campus facilities and carried by emergency personnel, and institutions are required to maintain and train students on their use.
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