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HF1641 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

High school students allowed to possess opiate antagonists.

Related bill: SF1687

AI Generated Summary

This bill, H.F. No. 1641, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 121A.224, to allow high school students to possess and administer opiate antagonists (such as naloxone) under certain conditions.

Key Provisions:

  1. School District Requirements:

    • Schools must maintain a supply of opiate antagonists at each site.
    • Each school building must have at least two doses of a nasal opiate antagonist available.
    • The commissioner of health must provide resources (including at least one training video) for schools to implement an emergency response plan for opioid overdoses.
    • School boards may adopt a model plan for the storage, use, and administration of opiate antagonists.

  2. Allowance for High School Students (Grades 9-12):

    • High school students are permitted to possess and administer an opiate antagonist to another high school student.
    • This is conditional upon the school receiving written authorization from the student's parent or guardian.
    • Legal protections under Minnesota Section 604A.04 (which likely provides liability protections for administering emergency opioids) apply to students following this policy.

Purpose:

This bill aims to enhance emergency response capabilities in schools for opioid overdoses by ensuring that opiate antagonists are readily available and by allowing trained high school students to administer them in critical situations.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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        "Requirement for each school building to have at least two doses of a nasal opiate antagonist available on site."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies the requirements for school districts regarding the supply and administration of opiate antagonists.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "121A.224",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This section related to opiate antagonists is referenced for its definitions and protections.",
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    },
    "citation": "604A.04",
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    "citation": "151.37",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 12"
  }
]

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