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AB 1040

Relating to: maintaining a supply of usable opioid antagonist at a public or private school and making an appropriation. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clint Anderson and 16 co-sponsors

Wisconsin schools must stock opioid antagonist (naloxone) with state funding to enable emergency overdose response on campus.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 1040

Legislative bill overview

AB 1040 requires Wisconsin public and private schools to maintain a supply of opioid antagonist (such as naloxone/Narcan) on-site and makes a state appropriation to fund this requirement. The bill aims to ensure rapid response capability to opioid overdose emergencies occurring at school facilities.

Why is this important

Opioid overdoses among adolescents have increased significantly, and schools are increasingly locations where overdose emergencies occur. Having readily available antagonists can reverse overdose effects within minutes, potentially preventing deaths before emergency medical services arrive. This addresses a critical gap in school safety preparedness for substance-related medical emergencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and maintenance burden: Schools must bear ongoing costs for purchasing, storing, and replacing naloxone supplies, plus staff training on proper administration and storage protocols
  • Liability and protocol concerns: Questions about who administers the drug, medical liability exposure, and whether schools have adequate training/protocols to use it safely without professional medical personnel present
  • Root cause vs. symptom treatment: Some argue the focus should be on prevention and treatment programs rather than emergency response equipment, or that this normalizes opioid use among youth

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

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