HB 816: RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE.

Authorizes emergency medical technicians in the State to administer buprenorphine after the administration of an opioid antagonist during an opioid-related drug overdose response.  Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules that incorporate standard protocols associated with opioid-related drug overdoses and buprenorphine administration, allocate resources for EMT training, and coordinate with emergency medical services providers in the State regarding the administration of buprenorphine.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)