KS SB193

Law enforcement agencies are exempted from the requirement to procure a physician medical director for emergency opioid antagonist programs, unless they elect to provide antagonists dispensed pursuant to the statewide opioid antagonist protocol established by the Board of Pharmacy.

First responder agencies (including law enforcement, fire departments, and forensic laboratories) that choose to provide emergency opioid antagonists must still obtain a physician medical director to oversee obtaining supplies, developing policies, training personnel, and coordinating with emergency services.

First responders, school nurses, and scientists/technicians operating under first responder agencies may possess, store, distribute, and administer emergency opioid antagonists when trained on overdose recognition, administration procedures, emergency follow-up, and inventory reporting.

Civil and criminal liability protections are provided for healthcare providers, pharmacists, bystanders, patients, first responders, and first responder agencies who in good faith prescribe, dispense, or administer emergency opioid antagonists, unless gross negligence or willful misconduct occurs.

Amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 65-16,127 and takes effect upon publication in the Kansas Register.