CT HB05515

Removes the requirement that students must lack prior written authorization before school personnel can administer opioid antagonists during an overdose, effective July 1, 2026

Allows qualified school employees to maintain and administer opioid antagonists alongside school nurses, not just in the nurse's absence

Creates civil liability immunity for anyone administering nonlegend (over-the-counter) opioid antagonists in schools for acts of ordinary negligence

Permits any person to distribute nonlegend opioid antagonists for overdose prevention without requiring a pharmacy permit if provided without compensation

Adds the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to the agencies that develop training programs and guidelines for opioid antagonist distribution and administration in schools