KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Several new bills are now allowing more trained employees to be equipped with an opioid-reversal drug, to help combat overdoses in the state.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the legislation into law yesterday that will give workers in school districts, libraries, municipal counties, boards, and other agencies naloxone training so they can administer the drug if they believe someone is having an opioid-related overdose.
A couple of the bills also revise the school and public health codes so certain employees can legally administer the drug.
In a statement Whitmer said:
“This legislation will be useful in combating the public health crisis of opioid overdoses and deaths affecting families across the state. With this bill package Michigan is demonstrating our bipartisan commitment to reducing opioid deaths and abuse here in Michigan. We have seen firsthand how these avoidance agreements can help counties, residents and the economy. That is why this bill is an important part of protecting Michigan residents and taxpayers.”
