ENGR. H. B. NO. 2424 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 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; ENGR. H. B. NO. 2424 Page 2 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 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. ENGR. H. B. NO. 2424 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 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