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SC S0984

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Deon Tedder

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all public and private institutions of higher education in South Carolina to provide opioid and fentanyl prevention education to enrolled students, including information on recognizing overdoses and appropriate emergency response
  • Mandates that prevention education information be posted on publicly accessible portions of each institution's website for students, parents, and legal guardians
  • Requires training on naloxone administration for all staff assigned to work in student residence halls
  • Authorizes colleges and universities to obtain, store, and maintain naloxone or other opioid overdose reversal medication on campus property under standing orders or statewide protocols
  • Provides legal immunity protections for individuals who administer overdose reversal medication in good faith and in accordance with training; takes effect beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year

Legislative Description

Opioid and Fentanyl Education and Awareness Programs in Colleges and Universities

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Education

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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