Pennsylvania 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Died Bipartisan · 11 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1774 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for possession and use of opioid antagonists.

Last action — PN 2402 Referred to EDUCATION

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This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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This bill mandates the presence and administration of opioid antagonists in Pennsylvania high schools and provides liability protections for those who administer them.

  • Section 1425

    Possession and Use of Opioid Antagonists.--(a) Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this section, the department, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall develop a policy requiring each school entity offering grade nine, ten, eleven or twelve to provide and maintain onsite opioid antagonists in each school facility.

    This establishes a requirement for high schools to have opioid antagonists on site.

  • Section 1425

    (b) The policy developed under this section: (1) Shall include procedures to follow when dealing with a suspected opioid overdose. (2) May not require an individual to administer an opioid antagonist. (3) Shall provide the quantities and types of opioid antagonists to be maintained by each school entity.

    This details the requirements for the policy regarding opioid antagonists including procedures and quantities.

  • Section 1425

    (c) To treat a case of suspected opioid overdose in a school facility, a trained school nurse, teacher or other individual considered qualified by the department may administer an opioid antagonist during an emergency to a student or staff member suspected of having an opioid-related drug overdose whether or not there is a previous history of opioid abuse.

    This allows trained individuals to administer opioid antagonists in emergencies without previous opioid abuse history being a factor.

  • Section 1425

    (g) The following shall apply regarding liability: (1) A school nurse, teacher or individual who has completed training as required by the department and who, acting in good faith and with reasonable care, administers an opioid antagonist to another individual who is believed to be suffering an opioid-related drug overdose: (i) Shall be immune from criminal prosecution, sanction under professional licensing statute and civil liability for administering the opioid antagonist. (ii) May not be subject to professional review for administering the opioid antagonist. (iii) May not be liable for civil damages for acts or omissions resulting from administration of the opioid antagonist.

    This provides liability protections for those who administer opioid antagonists in good faith.

  • Section 1425

    (h) As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:...

    Defines key terms relevant to the administration and use of opioid antagonists in schools.

Action History

  1. PN 2402 Referred to EDUCATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 30 co-sponsors · 222 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1774?
HB 1774 is sponsored by Boback, Tim Briggs (Democratic), Dean, Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Murt, Peter Schweyer (Democratic), Perry S. Warren (Democratic), Watson, Taylor, D. Costa, O'Brien, Ward, Deluca, Mccarter, Caltagirone, Charlton, Driscoll, Dan Frankel (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Gainey, Ed Neilson (Democratic), Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Sims, Jared G. Solomon (Democratic), Toohil, Wheeland, Tina M. Davis (Democratic), Nathan Davidson (Democratic), Jordan A. Harris (Democratic), Kevin Boyle, and Mark Rozzi.
What is the current status of HB 1774?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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