New Washington law requires colleges to provide Narcan and fentanyl test strips to students | News [Video]

A new law is providing college campuses in Washington with the resources need to keep students safe from opioid overdoses. 

House Bill 2112 went into effect in June and requires all public and private colleges and universities in Washington to provide fentanyl prevention education and resources to students. 

The law is meant to protect students amidst a growing opioid crisis in the state. 

“Many of our schools have lost students to this epidemic and it is truly a terrible impact on our communities and families,” said Collin Bannister, a WSU student. 

Bannister testified at a legislative hearing last spring in support of the bill. 

“On each of our campuses, fentanyl and drug overdoses continue to be a growing threat to our students and our communities,” he said. 

The bill specifically requires that colleges and universities have fentanyl testing strips and Narcan available on campus and that residence hall staff be …