Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2026
Rep. De La Cruz Introduces Bipartisan Saving Lives on Campuses Act to Require Narcan at Public Colleges
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. It is actively moving through the system as it waits for these committees to study the proposal. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a major national health crisis, but it is in the very early stages of the lawmaking process.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Students at public colleges and universities would gain immediate access to life-saving overdose reversal medication in virtually every campus building. They would also receive training during orientation on how to use the kits, giving them the knowledge to help a fellow student or anyone experiencing an opioid overdose. This directly addresses the risk of fatal opioid overdoses on college campuses.
“provide training regarding the use and location of each opioid overdose rescue kit during each student orientation program carried out by the institution”
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2026
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