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Expired Naloxone Bills Passed

Legislative Advocacy & Action

The Naloxone Project’s Legislative Advocacy & Action leverages our unique access to a national collective of subject-matter experts to propose and support legislation that expands access to naloxone.

Research shows that naloxone is effective even past its expiration date and should be used if available in the event of an overdose.
Expanding overdose education and ensuring access to naloxone in schools are critical steps in preventing avoidable deaths.
Overdose risk is reduced when at-risk patients are discharged with naloxone doses and not just a prescription for naloxone.

Recommended Legislative Protections

First responders are on the front lines of addressing opioid overdoses and have the opportunity to expand public access to naloxone.
Establishing a stable funding mechanism for naloxone and enacting transparent cost regulations will increase the reliability of naloxone access across all states.