Naloxone or other opioid antagonist; possession and administration, liability.
It became law on Apr 10, 2020.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Apr 10, 2020
What it does
Naloxone; possession and administration. Provides that a person who is not otherwise authorized to administer naloxone or other opioid antagonist used for overdose reversal may administer naloxone or other opioid antagonist used for overdose reversal to a person who is believed to be experiencing or about to experience a life-threatening opioid overdose, provided that the administration is in good faith and absent gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Who is involved
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in Virginia.