MN SF1900

Authorizes ambulance service personnel to administer opiate antagonists (such as naloxone) under a medical director's standing order or protocol, with proper training and documentation required.

Permits licensed physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician's assistants to authorize emergency medical responders, peace officers, and community health program staff to administer opiate antagonists under standing orders or protocols.

Provides immunity from criminal prosecution and civil liability for non-health care professionals who act in good faith to administer opiate antagonists to someone experiencing a drug overdose.

Grants immunity from drug-related criminal prosecution to individuals who seek medical assistance for overdose victims or who experience overdoses themselves, provided they meet specified conditions including being the first to seek help and cooperating with authorities.

Effective July 1, 2014; may be cited as "Steve's Law."