An act to add Section 6724 to the Labor Code, relating to employment.
Summary
AB 2150 would add a new Labor Code section requiring employers in California that already mandate CPR certification training for employees to also require a separate online video module on naloxone use. The training must cover recognition of opioid overdose, appropriate emergency response, and proper administration of naloxone or another FDA-approved opioid antagonist. The bill specifies that the module may be offered by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, and employers must pay the training costs.
The bill assigns the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) a limited oversight role to review and approve training content for consistency with minimum standards, while the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) would enforce the requirement through its existing inspection and enforcement authority. The bill states that no new regulations or separate enforcement program would be required, and it includes a no-reimbursement clause for local agencies and school districts.
Impact
AB 2150 would expand workplace training obligations under the Labor Code for employers that already provide CPR certification training, effectively adding naloxone education as a required component of certain employee safety programs. It would also create a new enforcement obligation under existing Cal/OSHA authority and involve EMSA in approving qualifying training content. The bill could affect employers across the state, especially those in industries where CPR certification is common, by adding compliance and training-cost responsibilities.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests generally favorable sentiment toward the bill. It received a unanimous 7-0 do pass recommendation in committee and later advanced with a 5-0 vote to the Appropriations Committee, indicating broad support and little visible opposition at the committee level. No committee transcript excerpts were provided, so the record reflects support through votes rather than detailed debate.
Contention
The main policy issue appears to be the scope of employer mandates and state enforcement. The bill requires employers to pay for the training and ties the mandate to workplaces that already require CPR certification, which may limit its reach but still adds a new compliance burden. Another point of potential contention is the use of existing Cal/OSHA enforcement authority versus creating a new regulatory program, though the bill expressly says no new regulations or program are required. No explicit opposition is shown in the provided materials, but these cost and implementation issues are the most likely areas of concern.
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