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PA HB803

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Freeman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Pennsylvania schools serving grades 9-12 to maintain opioid antagonists (such as naloxone/Narcan) on-site at each facility, with policy developed within 60 days of the act's effective date

  • Authorizes trained school nurses, teachers, and other qualified individuals to administer opioid antagonists during suspected overdose emergencies, regardless of whether the person has a history of drug abuse

  • Provides immunity from criminal prosecution, civil liability, and professional licensing sanctions for trained individuals who administer opioid antagonists in good faith with reasonable care

  • Requires that students or staff members who receive an opioid antagonist be transported to the nearest hospital emergency department for follow-up medical care

  • Applies to public schools, charter schools, cyber charter schools, private schools, nonpublic schools, intermediate units, and area career and technical schools operating in Pennsylvania

Legislative Description

In school health services, providing for maintenance and use of opioid antagonists.

Last Action

Referred to Education

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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