HB 5028

Abstract

Amends the Department of Labor Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, not later than 270 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Director of Labor shall direct the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to issue non-mandatory guidance to employers on: (1) acquiring and maintaining opioid overdose reversal medication; and (2) training employees on an annual basis on the usage of such medication. Provides that, not later than 270 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Director of Labor shall direct the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to adopt rules to require each State agency to: (1) acquire and maintain opioid overdose reversal medication; and (2) train employees on an annual basis on the usage of such medication. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 1505/1505-225 new Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 405/405-5 was 20 ILCS 405/35.2 20 ILCS 405/405-545 new 745 ILCS 49/69 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a State agency may make opioid antagonists available at a location where its employees work if the State agency trains employees in the use and administration of the opioid antagonists. Makes other changes. Amend the Good Samaritan Act. Provides that any employee of a State agency who in good faith administers an opioid antagonist shall not, as a result of her or his acts or omissions, except for willful or wanton misconduct on the part of the employee in administering the drug, be liable for civil damages. Effective January 1, 2025.