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LC 3716

Allow use of expired opioid antagonists

2025 Regular Session

Summary of LC 3716: Allow Use of Expired Opioid Antagonists OverviewThis proposed bill aims to expand access and usage of opioid antagonists, such as naloxone, by allowing their us

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Bill Summary · LC 3716

Summary of LC 3716: Allow Use of Expired Opioid Antagonists

Overview

This proposed bill aims to expand access and usage of opioid antagonists, such as naloxone, by allowing their use even after the expiration date printed on the packaging. Opioid antagonists are critical medications that can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, potentially saving lives.

Key Provisions

  • Permits the use of opioid antagonists up to 1 year past their printed expiration date, providing more flexibility for emergency responders, healthcare providers, schools, and the general public to administer these life-saving drugs.
  • Specifies that expired opioid antagonists may still be prescribed, dispensed, possessed, and administered during the extended 1-year period beyond the expiration date.
  • Requires the state's public health department to provide education and guidance on the proper storage, handling, and use of expired opioid antagonists.
  • Provides liability protections for individuals or entities that administer an expired opioid antagonist in good faith during an emergency.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Emergency responders (e.g. paramedics, police, firefighters) who may need to quickly access opioid antagonists in the field to reverse overdoses.
  • Healthcare providers (e.g. doctors, nurses, pharmacists) who can now confidently prescribe and dispense expired opioid antagonists.
  • Schools, community organizations, and members of the public who keep opioid antagonists on hand for emergency situations.
  • Individuals at risk of opioid overdose, who will have improved access to this critical medication during a crisis.

By extending the usable lifespan of opioid antagonists, this bill aims to reduce barriers and increase the availability of these life-saving drugs when they are needed most, potentially preventing overdose deaths across the state.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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