· HI legislature · 2026

RELATING TO OPIOID USE DISORDER TREATMENT.

Authorizes licensed paramedics to administer buprenorphine after administration of an opioid antagonist in cases of opioid overdoses, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to implement a phased pilot program in at least 1 county with verified linkage-to-care capacity and authorizes expansion o…

Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura (D-HI)

Introduced

2026-01-28

Policy area

Health

Latest action

Pending introduction.