Section 7-294u - State and local police training re use of opioid antagonist. Maintaining supply of and carrying opioid antagonists(a) As used in this section, (1) "law enforcement unit" and "police officer" have the same meanings as provided in section 7-294a, and (2) "opioid antagonist" has the same meaning as provided in section 17a-714a.(b) Each law enforcement unit shall (1) require its police officers to receive training in the use of an opioid antagonist, and (2) acquire and maintain a supply of opioid antagonists for use by its police officers when responding to a medical emergency. Any police officer who completes such training shall be permitted to carry and administer an opioid antagonist to an individual whom the officer believes in good faith is experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-294u
Added by P.A. 21-0108,S. 1 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2021 Regular Session, eff. 6/30/2021.