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2/3/2025
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Rep. O’Brien introduces bill to require lifeguards, park rangers to be trained in Narcan use
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STATE HOUSE – Rep. William W. O’Brien has introduced legislation (2025-H 5273) that would require all lifeguards, park and forest rangers who work in any public beach or facility to be trained in administering opioid antagonists, such as Narcan.
“The sad reality we find ourselves in today is that opioid overdoses can happen anytime and anywhere. This bill will further protect those who are suffering from substance use disorder if they are at any of the state’s beaches or public parks. While we continue to combat the opioid crisis, this bill will save many lives,” said Representative O’Brien (D-Dist. 54, North Providence).
The bill would also require all state and municipal public beaches or facilities that employ lifeguards, park and forest rangers to keep available a minimum of four doses of opioid antagonist.
The legislation has been referred to the House State Government and Elections Committee.
For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124
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