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MD HB222

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Vogel

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Board of Education to update drug addiction and prevention education programs to include information on naloxone and other opioid overdose-reversing medications
  • Mandates county boards of education update policies to authorize possession of naloxone by designated school personnel and students
  • Extends similar policy requirements to institutions of higher education in Maryland
  • Provides immunity from liability for individuals who possess or administer opioid overdose-reversing medications in accordance with the updated policies
  • Aims to increase access to life-saving overdose reversal medications in educational settings across the state

Legislative Description

County Boards of Education - Opioid Overdose-Reversing Medications - Policy Requirements (Naloxone Access Act)

Records

Last Action

Third Reading Passed (31-6)

4/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment3/19/2026
Ways and Means1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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