HRS §329E-3

Who can give opioid overdose medicine

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

Starting in 2017, certain emergency workers in Hawaii are allowed to give a medicine that reverses opioid overdoses. This includes EMTs, police officers, firefighters, and lifeguards. They can give it when it is medically appropriate.

The statute, as written — Opioid antagonist administration; emergency personnel and first responders

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Beginning on January 1, 2017, every emergency medical technician licensed and registered in Hawaii and all law enforcement officers, firefighters, and lifeguards shall be authorized to administer an opioid antagonist as clinically indicated.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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