Bill · H.R. 8499· House(119-HR-8499)
Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/27/2026
- Last activity
- 4/27/2026 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Monica De La Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2026 requires public institutions of higher education receiving funds under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide opioid overdose rescue kits. These kits must be available in various campus facilities, including classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and dormitories. The kits are also to be carried by emergency medical services personnel employed by the institution. Institutions must register the kit locations with their health center or campus emergency medical services. Additionally, schools must replace used or expired kits and provide training during student orientations.
Yes
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+8
The bill mandates the distribution of naloxone rescue kits across public college campuses to combat opioid overdoses.
Would students be better off under this?+7
The bill enhances student safety by requiring life-saving overdose kits to be available in dormitories and classrooms.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
The bill increases safety measures for students on college campuses through the availability of overdose rescue kits.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased accessibility to life-saving medication: The bill requires kits to be available in diverse campus locations such as classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and dormitories (Section 2(b)(1)(A)), which ensures help is nearby for students, faculty, and staff.
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Coordinated emergency response: By requiring kits to be placed near automated external defibrillators where feasible (Section 2(b)(1)(B)) and carried by emergency medical services personnel (Section 2(b)(1)(C)), the bill integrates overdose response with existing medical safety measures.
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Improved campus preparedness and awareness: Institutions are required to provide training on the use and location of these kits during student orientation programs (Section 2(c)(3)), ensuring the campus community knows how to respond to an emergency.
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Ensured reliability of medical supplies: The mandate for institutions to replace used or expired kits (Section 2(c)(1)) helps ensure that the rescue kits remain functional when needed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+7Good For Young Adults+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+8
- 4/27/2026
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
J. CorreaDemocrat · California