TO AMEND CHAPTER 130, TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT HOSPITALS MAY DISTRIBUTE OPIOID ANTIDOTES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMMUNITY FROM CRIMINAL OR CIVIL LIABILITY.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Chapter 130, Title 44 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

    "Section 44-130-75.    (A)    A hospital may distribute an opioid antidote to:

        (1)    a person at risk of experiencing an opiate-related overdose; or

        (2)    a caregiver of a person at risk of experiencing an opiate-related overdose.

    (B)    A hospital that distributes an opioid antidote in accordance with the provisions of this section is not, as a result of an act or omission, subject to civil or criminal liability."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.