HF 1399 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Commissioner of corrections required to maintain a supply of opiate antagonists to administer to persons who overdose in correctional facilities, and commissioner required to provide training to employees on how to administer opiate antagonists.

HF 1399 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Corrections to maintain a supply of opiate antagonists (like naloxone) at all state correctional facilities for immediate use during opioid overdoses. It mandates storing sufficient nasal doses throughout facilities for rapid response and provides training to correctional staff on recognizing overdose symptoms and administering the medication. This bill directly affects people in Minnesota's prisons and jails who may experience overdoses, as well as correctional facility staff responsible for safety. The law creates a specific protocol for overdose response within correctional settings, referencing existing statutes for definitions and administration procedures.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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