Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes any individual to acquire, possess, distribute, and administer emergency opioid antagonists, such as Naloxone, in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Defines “emergency opioid antagonist” as an FDA-approved drug, such as naloxone, used to block the effects of an opioid overdose (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes any individual or legal entity - including corporations and governmental bodies - to possess, store, purchase, donate, and distribute emergency opioid antagonists (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes an individual to administer an antagonist to anyone they believe, in good faith, is experiencing an opioid overdose (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits criminal prosecution against any person for the possession, distribution, or administration of emergency opioid antagonists under this act (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that individuals acting in good faith are immune from civil liability for damages resulting from the distribution or administration of the drug, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that this act takes effect July 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

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