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Committee backs bill to expand naloxone access in schools after student and public testimony
Summary
Senate Bill 164, which would broaden opioid antagonist access in Colorado schools and streamline the Naloxone Book Fund, won committee support after extensive testimony from students, survivors, and public health advocates; three technical amendments were adopted and the sponsor requested a floor speech instead of placing the bill on the consent
Senate Bill 164, a measure to expand access to opioid antagonists such as naloxone (Narcan) in Colorado schools and to streamline administration of the Naloxone Book Fund, was recommended favorably by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee after student advocates and public health officials testified.
Sponsor Senator Winter told the committee SB 164 would cut red tape so opioid antagonists could be more readily available in schools without prior training, and would allow students to carry and administer an opioid antagonist if a school employee believes the student is in a position to assist during an opioid‑related overdose.…
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