SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB2424 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SENATE FLOOR VERSION April 13, 2023 ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2424 By: May of the House and Stephens of the Senate An Act relating to opioid antagonists; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1 -2506.2, which relates to prescription of opioid antagonists to family members; replacing naloxone with opioid antagonist; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2 -312.2, which relates to the sale or dispensation of naloxone; removing naloxone and replacing it with opioid antagonist; and providing an effective d ate. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1 -2506.2, is amended to read as follows: Section 1-2506.2 A. Upon request, a provider may prescribe an opiate opioid antagonist to an individual for use by that individual when encountering a family member exhibiting signs of an opiate opioid overdose. B. When an opiate opioid antagonist is prescribed in accordance with subsection A of this section, the provider shall provide: 1. Information on how to spot symptoms of an overdose; 2. Instruction in basic resuscitation techniques; SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB2424 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3. Instruction on proper naloxone opioid antagonist administration; and 4. The importance of calling 911 nine-one-one (911) for help. C. Any family member administering an opiate opioid antagonist in a manner consistent with addressing opiate opioid overdose shall be covered under the Good Samaritan Act. D. Any provider prescribing o r administering an opiate opioid antagonist in a manne r consistent with addressing opiate opioid overdose shall be covered under the Good Samaritan Act. SECTION 2. AMENDATORY 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2 -312.2, is amended to read as follows: Section 2-312.2 Naloxone, also known as Narcan , or any of its generic equivalents Any opioid antagonist that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Admini stration may be dispensed or sold by a pharmacy without a prescription; provided, however, it shall be dispensed or sold only by, or under t he supervision of, a licensed pharmacist. Naloxone An opioid antagonist may be prescribed and dispensed by a licens ed pharmacist; provided, however, it shall be dispensed only by, or under the supervision of, a licensed pharmacist. No dispensing protocol shall be required. SECTION 3. This act shall become effective November 1, 2023. COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES April 13, 2023 - DO PASS