MI HB5390

Changes 2014 PA 462 from permissive to mandatory, requiring local units of government that employ law enforcement agencies or organized fire departments to purchase and distribute opioid antagonists to trained peace officers and firefighters.

Expands the law to include firefighters (including volunteers and on-call members) alongside peace officers in carrying and administering opioid antagonists for opioid-related overdoses.

Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop written policies on acquisition, storage, and transportation of opioid antagonists and establish minimum training standards for peace officers and firefighters who administer them.

Grants civil immunity from liability for injuries or damages resulting from opioid antagonist administration if conduct does not constitute gross negligence, and provides criminal immunity for purchasing, possessing, distributing, or administering opioid antagonists in good faith under the act.

Permits peace officers and firefighters who have received proper training to possess and administer opioid antagonists when they have reason to believe an individual is experiencing an opioid-related overdose.