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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 famil y 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 date .
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 individ ual 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 t o spot symptoms of an overdose;
2. Instruction in basic resuscitation techniques;
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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 a n 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 manner con sistent 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 the supervi sion 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.
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Passed the House of Representati ves the 13th day of March, 2023.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives
Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2023.
Presiding Officer of the Senate