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UT SB0087
Bill
AI Summary
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Extends immunity from civil action and criminal prosecution to persons who administer an expired opiate antagonist (naloxone) in good faith during a suspected overdose, with "expired" defined as no more than 24 months past the expiration date.
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Authorizes licensed health care providers and pharmacists to prescribe, dispense, and furnish expired opiate antagonists without facing charges of unlawful or unprofessional conduct.
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Requires health care providers dispensing opiate antagonists to provide education on the safety, efficacy, and risks of administering an expired opiate antagonist.
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Allows overdose outreach providers to obtain, store, and furnish expired opiate antagonists to individuals at risk of overdose or to family members, friends, and others in a position to assist.
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Takes effect on May 6, 2026, and appropriates no money.
Legislative Description
Naloxone Amendments
Controlled Substances
Last Action
Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
3/16/2026