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HB419 • 2025

Education; require possession of opioid antagonists by institutions within University System of Georgia

Education; require possession of opioid antagonists by institutions within University System of Georgia

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Sponsor
Hawkins, Lee
Last action
2026-03-31
Official status
Senate Tabled
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill status shows it was 'Tabled' in the Senate, which may mean further action is needed before it becomes law.

HB419: Requiring Opioid Antagonists in Georgia Universities and Technical Colleges

This bill requires institutions within the University System of Georgia and units within the Technical College System of Georgia to possess opioid antagonists.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires institutions within the University System of Georgia to possess opioid antagonists.
  • Requires units within the Technical College System of Georgia to possess opioid antagonists.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Institutions in the University System of Georgia
  • Units within the Technical College System of Georgia

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official source material does not specify how many doses each school must keep.
  • The official source material does not list specific training requirements for staff to use these medicines.
  • No effective date is provided in the official metadata, so it is unclear when this rule begins.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-31 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Tabled

Official Summary Text

Education; require possession of opioid antagonists by institutions within University System of Georgia