NY A09453

Requires employers mandated by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to have first aid supplies to also have an opioid antagonist (such as naloxone) available for emergency treatment at the workplace

Defines "employer" to include persons, corporations, LLCs, and associations, but excludes the state, political subdivisions, public authorities, and other governmental agencies

Establishes that administering an opioid antagonist under this section qualifies as first aid or emergency treatment under Public Health Law section 3000-a, providing liability protections

Directs the Labor Commissioner, in coordination with the Health Commissioner, to promulgate regulations on the appropriate number of opioid antagonists based on workplace size, training requirements, and usage protocols

Extends the effective date of the underlying 2025 law from 180 days to one year after enactment, while authorizing immediate rulemaking to prepare for implementation