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GA SB450

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kenya Wicks

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public libraries in Georgia must acquire and maintain a supply of opioid antagonists (such as naloxone) in secure locations where overdoses may occur, stored according to manufacturer's instructions

  • Library visitors and employees cannot be prohibited from possessing opioid antagonists on library premises

  • Library personnel may administer opioid antagonists to anyone they believe in good faith is experiencing an opioid overdose while at the library or under library supervision, and may carry the medication on their person

  • Personnel who administer or choose not to administer an opioid antagonist in good faith are granted immunity from civil liability and professional discipline, except for willful or wanton misconduct

  • Libraries must immediately activate emergency medical services and notify the individual's parent, guardian, or emergency contact after administering an opioid antagonist

Legislative Description

State Public Library Activities; the possession of opioid antagonists in public libraries; authorize

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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