OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate advanced legislation designed to expand public access to life-saving opioid antagonists, such as Narcan, and empower individuals to act in emergency overdose situations.
Senate Bill 65 authorizes any person to possess and acquire emergency opioid antagonists and may administer the medication to anyone believed to be suffering from an opioid overdose.
“During my decades of service in the Bureau of Narcotics, I was made aware of instances of overdose where seconds meant the difference between life and death,” Weaver said. “In rural areas or in emergency situations having this medicine readily available is critical. By putting opioid antagonists directly into the hands of the public and guaranteeing that no one has to hesitate out of fear of legal consequences, this bill will undoubtedly save lives.”