On Sep. 10, CAL LEG pass bill on opioid overdose drugs in workplace.
CAL LEG passed bill AB 1976 Occupational safety, health standards: first aid materials: opioid antagonists; on civil penalties for administering naloxone hydrochloride.
Addressed requiring first aid materials in workplace to include opioid antagonists.
Bill would add section 6723 to the California labor code, CAL LEG 5-1-9-6723.
Bill Provisions
Required draft rulemaking proposed before Dec. 1, 2027 to require first aid materials in a workplace to include naloxone hydrochloride or another opioid antagonist.
Antagonist approved by US Food and Drug Administration to reverse opioid overdose.
Would be required to include instructions for using, guidance on proper storage.
Individual who administers naloxone hydrochloride or opioid antagonist approved by FDA to reverse opioid overdose in overdose emergency is not liable for civil damages.
An individual who is licensed as part of a local emergency medical services agency shall not be held responsible for administering opioid antagonist approved by FDA.
For purposes of revering drug overdose, regardless of whether the individual was certified for activity, unless individual was acting as a paid first responder at the time.
Legislative History
On Jan. 30, 2024, bill sent to Assembly; on May 22, 2024, bill passed in Assembly.
On May 23, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Aug. 28, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Aug. 28, 2024, bill sent to Assembly; on Aug. 29, 2024, amendments concurred in.
On Sep. 10, 2024, bill was enrolled and presented to governor for signature or veto.
Effectiveness
No effective date specified; generally effective Jan. 1 after enactment, on Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 27, 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
On Sep. 27, 2024, CAL LEG Governor approved bill AB 1976, assigned Chapter 689.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch. 689, 9/27/2024; Bill AB1976, 9/10/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 5-1-9-6723;
