Honolulu 1st Major U.S. City to Require Naloxone in Bars

A SHOT OF WHAT? –

July 12, 2023 – “The passage of Bill 28 by the Honolulu City Council today represents a collective commitment to saving lives and providing immediate assistance to those in the grips of addiction. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and is an essential tool in our fight against this epidemic.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, who championed this bill and worked tirelessly to make it a reality, as well as to the members of the City Council who voted to pass it on Wednesday. The City Council’s commitment to public health and safety is commendable, and this measure will undoubtedly have a profound impact in our community.

This is a significant milestone, but our work is far from over. The dangerous impact of fentanyl on our city cannot be overstated; we have witnessed a staggering rise in overdose deaths, and the profound strain it has put on our healthcare system and our first responders has been especially taxing. We cannot stand idly by while this crisis continues to endanger our residents, and I look forward to signing this bill into law as quickly as possible.”