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AZ HB2697
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Julie Willoughby
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AI Summary
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Allows pharmacists and licensed health professionals to provide expired opioid antagonists (such as naloxone) without compensation to persons at risk of or experiencing an opioid overdose
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Defines "expired opioid antagonist" as an opioid antagonist that is not more than three years past its expiration date
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Extends civil liability protection to pharmacists and health professionals who provide expired opioid antagonists in good faith and with reasonable care, except in cases of wanton, willful, or gross negligence
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Permits county health departments and overdose prevention programs to include expired opioid antagonists in naloxone kits distributed to at-risk individuals
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Authorizes any person to administer an expired opioid antagonist to someone experiencing an opioid overdose, with immunity from civil damages when acting in good faith and without compensation
Legislative Description
Expired opioid antagonists; use
Use
Last Action
Senate read second time
3/16/2026