New York has amended its labor law to require most employers (other than government agencies) that are federally mandated to have first aid supplies readily available in the workplace to include an opioid antagonist (e.g., Narcan) in such first aid supplies.
The requirement is effective June 10, 2026. You can access the enacted law here.
To prepare for this requirement, HR should consider moving forward with the following action steps.
- Identify all worksites that are federally required to maintain first aid supplies and confirm which locations fall under the amended New York law.
- Review current first aid kits and inventory practices to determine where an opioid antagonist (e.g., Narcan) must be added.
- Coordinate with procurement or safety teams to source compliant opioid antagonist products and establish a replenishment process.
- Update internal first aid kit checklists, safety protocols, and vendor agreements to reflect the new requirement.
- Work with legal or compliance advisors to confirm any storage, handling, or record‑keeping obligations associated with maintaining an opioid antagonist on‑site.
- Communicate the upcoming requirement to managers and facilities staff so they understand timelines and responsibilities.
- Document compliance steps and ensure all required kits are updated before the June 10, 2026 effective date.