DIGEST
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legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 863 Original 2020 Regular Session Hilferty
Abstract: Authorizes contract security companies licensed by the La. State Board of Private
Security Examiners to adopt a policy relative to the supply and administration of naloxone
and other opioid antagonists.
Proposed law authorizes contract security company licensed pursuant to present law to adopt a policy
to maintain a supply of naloxone and allow contract security officers of the security company to
administer naloxone or other opioid antagonist to a person in the event of an actual or perceived
opioid emergency.
Proposed law further provides that such a policy shall require that a security officer receive at least
six hours of general training from a registered nurse or licensed medical physician prior to being
authorized to perform such administration.
Proposed law also adds that a contract security company that does not adopt a policy shall not be
subject to civil liability for not authorizing such supply or administration.
(Adds R.S. 37:3284.1)