“To delay this bill one day could mean the difference between a young person living or dying,” Manning said during remarks on the Senate floor before the vote.

“It would be a tragedy not to save lives right here in Lorain County when the resources are quite possibly right at our finger tips,” Manning stated.

Senate Bill 57, sponsored by State Senator Gayle Manning (R–North Ridgeville) today passed the Ohio Senate by a unanimous vote. The legislation would establish a pilot project in Lorain County that would allow qualified emergency responders to obtain and administer Narcan (or the generic brand Naloxone) which can revive an individual who is suffering from an apparent opioid-related overdose.

As a mother, grandmother, and lifelong teacher, I can think of nothing more horrifying than hearing that someone I care about is missing or has been kidnapped. In these life or death situations, it is imperative that we ensure that every available tool is at the disposal of our law enforcement personnel to ensure the safe return of our loved ones. It is for this reason that I sponsored legislation to put more data in the hands of our protectors during the times that they need it most.