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US SB3812

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Merkley

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Labor must issue non-mandatory guidance to private employers within 270 days on acquiring opioid overdose reversal medication and providing annual employee training on its use

  • Secretary of Labor must issue mandatory regulations within 270 days requiring all federal agencies to acquire and maintain opioid overdose reversal medication

  • Federal agencies must train employees annually on how to use overdose reversal medication

  • Private employer guidance excludes the United States Postal Service from the definition of "employer"

  • Federal agency requirements specifically include the Veterans Health Administration

Legislative Description

WORK to Save Lives Act Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act

Labor and employment

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions2/10/2026

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