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NE LB5

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Bosn

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "opioid antagonist" from only naloxone hydrochloride to include any opioid antagonist approved by the FDA for emergency reversal of known or suspected opioid overdose

  • Provides immunity from administrative action and criminal prosecution for health professionals who prescribe, administer, or dispense opioid antagonists when acting with reasonable care

  • Protects family members, friends, school personnel, and other bystanders from criminal prosecution and credentialing actions when they obtain and administer opioid antagonists in good faith to someone experiencing an overdose

  • Shields emergency responders and peace officers from administrative action, criminal prosecution, and personal civil liability when administering opioid antagonists obtained from their organizations, except in cases of willful, wanton, or grossly negligent conduct

  • Amends Section 28-470 of the Revised Statutes to replace specific references to "naloxone" with the broader term "opioid antagonist" throughout the statute

Legislative Description

Provide immunity for administration of naloxone or other federally approved opioid antagonists

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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