AB 2150: Employers That Require CPR Training Must Add Naloxone Training in 2027
What changed
AB 2150 (Chapter 384, Statutes of 2026) requires an employer that requires employees to get CPR certification to also have them take an online video training on using naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses, with limited exceptions. The Emergency Medical Services Authority approves the training modules, and a violation is a crime. It takes effect January 1, 2027.
Who it applies to
California employers that require employees to complete CPR certification training.
Key dates
- Effective date:
- January 1, 2027
New naloxone training requirement for employers requiring CPR certification takes effect.
What employers may need to do
- If you require CPR certification, also require those employees to complete an approved online naloxone video training, starting January 1, 2027.
Official source
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2150Detected by RegWatch monitoring on September 21, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.
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