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🥜 Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Legislation

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A comprehensive collection of all verified food allergy and anaphylaxis legislation — both enacted and pending — covering epinephrine access, stock epinephrine laws, school food allergy management, labeling requirements, and emergency response protocols.

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Total Bills
317
Enacted
75
Pending
38
States Covered
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Allergic emergencies--Anaphylaxis--Use of epinephrine--Immunity for those administering

Mandates training for school bus drivers and monitors to administer epinephrine to students experiencing anaphylaxis.

Rhode Island R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-22 2026
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act

Requires school food service personnel in federally assisted meal programs to receive annual training on preventing, recognizing, and responding to food-related allergic reactions.

Federal Amendment to Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act 2026 Dick Durbin
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

An Act relating to restaurant food allergen safety and carryout labeling standards

"Carryout Food Allergen Identification Law"

Requires restaurants altering food for consumer-identified food allergies to affix an identifying marker on delivery and carryout food packaging.

Virginia SB 183 2026 Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act

"FAAMA"

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop voluntary guidelines for schools and early childhood education programs to manage the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis.

South Carolina 21 U.S.C. § 2205 2026
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

House Bill 928 (Elijah's Law)

"Elijah's Law"

Mandates that childcare facilities implement food allergy and anaphylaxis training for staff, develop emergency action plans, and maintain access to epinephrine auto-injectors.

Pennsylvania H.B. 928 2026 Josh Shapiro
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025

Requires allergy training for school food workers and establishes safety protocols for children with food allergies in school meal programs.

Federal S.1469 2026 Sen. Richard Durbin
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Missouri Healthcare Omnibus Bill

A wide-ranging healthcare bill that includes specific protections for children with severe allergies.

Missouri HB 2372 2026 Tara Peters
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Kansas City Ordinance on Anaphylaxis Protocols

"Elijah's Law"

A local ordinance in Kansas City, Missouri, requiring anaphylaxis management protocols in child care settings.

Missouri City Ordinance 2025
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Possession and use of epinephrine auto-injectors; model policy

Mandates that school districts adopt an anaphylaxis policy ensuring that allergic students can self-carry epinephrine or have immediate, unlocked access to epinephrine delivery systems in close proximity during the instructional day, backed by individualized healthcare plans.

Minnesota Minn. Stat. § 121A.2205 2025
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An Act to amend section 71-1908 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to require anaphylaxis policies for school districts and licensed child care facilities and provide a limit on the amount an insured is required to pay by an insurance policy or benefit plan for epinephrine injectors

Caps out-of-pocket insurance copayments for a two-pack of medically necessary epinephrine auto-injectors at $60 starting January 1, 2026, and directs state agencies to create model anaphylaxis response policies for public schools and licensed child care programs.

Nebraska LB 457 (2025) / Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-1908 2025 Eliot Bostar
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

New York State Allergen Labeling for Deli and Bakery Foods

Mandates allergen disclosure and real-time menu updates for food prepared, prepacked, and sold on the same premises in delis and bakeries.

New York NY State Law 2025
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Harckham-Lunsford Bill Requiring Allergen Labeling for Prepackaged Foods

Requires allergen labeling for prepackaged foods to improve safety for individuals with life-threatening food allergies.

New York S. 6820 2025 Senator Pete Harckham
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Allergy Treatment Act

Provides legal framework and liability protections for the administration of emergency allergy treatment for individuals experiencing severe allergic reactions.

Florida Florida Statute 381.88 2025
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

To Establish Elijah's Law in Arkansas; and to require the Department of Health and the Department of Education to establish a statewide anaphylaxis policy for childcare facilities

"Elijah's Law"

Requires the state to establish a comprehensive anaphylaxis policy for all child care facilities, including emergency protocols, staff training, and individualized allergy plans.

Arkansas Act 865 (HB 1817) 2025 Lee Johnson
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Nevada Revised Statutes § 386.875 - Training concerning food allergies and development of comprehensive action plan concerning anaphylaxis

Requires public and charter schools to provide food allergy training to food service employees and develop a comprehensive anaphylaxis action plan.

Nevada NRS 386.875 2025
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Anaphylaxis Policy Act

Requires Nebraska childcare programs and schools to adopt and implement anaphylaxis prevention and response policies by July 1, 2026.

Nebraska LB 457 2025 Senator Conrad
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An act relating to school safety and student health

"Oakley Debbs Act"

Addresses gaps in school anaphylaxis emergency action plans to protect students with life-threatening food allergies.

Florida SB 1514 2025 Carlos G. Smith
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

To Require The Department Of Health To Create And Make Available To Childcare Facilities Certain Information Regarding Food Allergies.

"Elijah's Law"

Requires childcare facilities to implement food allergy management and emergency response protocols to protect children from anaphylaxis.

Arkansas HB 1185 2025 Lee Johnson
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Grade nine and grade 10 health education Standards of Learning; severe allergic reaction awareness training

Requires the Board of Education to include severe allergic reaction awareness training in the health education Standards of Learning for grades nine and 10.

Virginia § 22.1-274.2:1 2024
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

An Act to prohibit the manufacturing, delivering, distributing, and selling of food containing specified substances

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, and sale of food products containing specific additives including brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye number 3.

South Dakota HB 1169 2024 Representative Jensen (Phil)
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

An Act to Amend Title 18 and Title 31 of the Delaware Code Relating to Insurance Coverage for Early Allergen Introduction Dietary Supplements

"Delaware Early Allergen Introduction Coverage Act"

Mandates health insurance carriers and Medicaid in Delaware to cover early allergen introduction dietary supplements for peanut and egg allergens for infants to prevent development of food allergies.

Delaware HB 274 2024 Kimberly Williams
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Medication in Schools Act — albuterol; epinephrine; stock supply; storage

"Emergency Medication in Schools Act"

Authorizes local school boards and charter schools to maintain standing orders and unlocked, secure stock supplies of pediatric/standard-dose epinephrine auto-injectors and albuterol canisters for emergency use by school nurses and designated trained personnel during respiratory distress or anaphylaxis.

New Mexico NMSA 1978, § 22-33-1 to § 22-33-4 / § 24-31-1 2024
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and use of epinephrine at recreation camps, schools, and institutions of higher education.

Extends authority for stocking and administering epinephrine to recreation camps and higher education institutions, effective July 2025.

New Hampshire HB 677 2024 NH Department of Health
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Maryland House Bill 1195

Requires the Maryland Department of Health and Department of Education to develop guidelines to reduce the risk of exposure to major food allergens in child care settings.

Maryland HB 1195 2024
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Childcare providers: food allergies: emergency epinephrine auto-injectors

"Elijah's Law"

Requires the State Department of Social Services to establish food allergy protocols for child day care facilities, including emergency epinephrine use.

California AB 1632 2024 Weber
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Maryland Food Allergy Awareness Act.

Requires food establishments to display a food allergy awareness poster in the staff area, include a notice to customers about allergies on menus, and requires at least one employee to have completed a food allergy training course.

Maryland HB 95 2024 Stewart Vaughan
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

An Act to Amend the Delaware Code Relating to Insurance Coverage for Early Introduction of Food Allergens

Requires insurance companies and Medicaid to cover the cost of early introduction food allergen supplements for infants to prevent food allergies.

Delaware HB 274 2024 Representative Heffernan
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

An Act To Amend Title 18, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage Of Allergen Introduction Dietary Supplements For Infants

Requires insurance coverage, including Medicaid, for peanut and egg food allergen supplements for infants to prevent the development of food allergies.

Delaware HB 274 2024 Rep. Kimberly Williams
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Posters and Training

Mandates food allergy awareness training for restaurant employees and requires food allergy posters in food service establishments.

Texas TX SB 812 2023
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

An Act concerning children and families; relating to allergy prevention in child care facilities (Senate Substitute for House Bill 2062)

"Kansas Child Care Allergy Policy and Stock Epinephrine Act"

Directs Kansas health authorities to adopt rules and standard policies regarding food allergy management, notification, and emergency epinephrine access across child care and early childhood programs.

Kansas HB 2062 2023 Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

AN ACT relating to education; requiring the board of trustees of each school district and the governing body of each charter school to adopt a policy for the management of food allergies

Requires Nevada school districts and charter schools to adopt comprehensive policies for managing food allergies, including emergency response protocols and staff training.

Nevada AB 167 2023 Committee on Education
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Health and Human Services Omnibus (Elijah's Law Provisions)

"Elijah's Law"

Requires child care providers to maintain allergy information for each child and establishes protocols for emergency response to anaphylaxis.

Minnesota HF 2995 (Chapter 70) 2023 Mohamud Noor
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

An Act Relating to Child Care; Requiring Child Care Facilities to Maintain Certain Allergy Information and Epinephrine.

"Elijah's Law"

Requires childcare facilities to implement food allergy management plans and maintain stock epinephrine auto-injectors.

New Mexico SB 270 2023 Senator Sedillo Lopez
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An act relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by school and child care personnel.

Expands the authority of school nurses and trained personnel to administer stock epinephrine to any person in a school or childcare setting who is having an anaphylactic reaction.

Vermont Act 74 (S.102) 2023 Senator Lyons
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Provides relative to the management of food allergies for children in early learning centers.

"Elijah's Law (Louisiana)"

Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with the Department of Health to create guidelines for the management of life-threatening food allergies in early learning centers (daycares).

Louisiana HB 256 2023 Buddy Mincey Jr.
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Child Care Centers - Management of Anaphylactic Food Allergies - Guidelines and Training.

"Elijah's Law (Maryland)"

Requires the State Department of Education to establish guidelines for child care centers to manage anaphylactic food allergies and requires centers to implement policies and training based on these guidelines.

Maryland SB 564 2023 Clarence Lam
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Allergen Safety Education in Health Programs

Mandates that comprehensive health education for grades 9-12 include instruction on the dangers of allergies, including prevention and emergency response.

Illinois P.A. 103-0212 / HB 3932 2023 Janet Yang Rohr
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Pupil health: emergency medical care: epinephrine auto-injectors

"Muñoz SAFE Act"

Requires local educational agencies to store epinephrine auto-injectors in an accessible location (not locked) and include that location in annual notices to parents and staff.

California Chapter 588 (AB 1651) 2023 Kate Sanchez
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency response to life-threatening asthma or systemic allergic reactions; protocols; emergency medication; administration.

"School Stock Epinephrine Act"

Mandates school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to adopt protocols for responding to life-threatening asthma or systemic allergic reactions and permits the administration of stock epinephrine.

Nebraska Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-224 (Updated via LB 1012) 2022 Senator Walz (LB 1012)
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

An Act Relating to Food and Drugs - Elijah's Law

"Elijah's Law"

Directs the Department of Human Services to establish food allergy guidelines for all licensed childcare providers.

Rhode Island SB 2312 2022 Senator Sandra Cano
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Authority to possess and self-administer medication - rules

Authorizes the executive director of the Department of Early Childhood to adopt rules regarding the possession and self-administration of medication for food allergies and anaphylaxis in childcare settings.

Colorado C.R.S. § 26.5-5-314 2022 Colorado General Assembly
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Prescription injectable epinephrine devices and bronchodilator rescue inhalers

"Emergency Allergy Treatment Act"

Allows health-care practitioners to prescribe epinephrine and bronchodilators to authorized entities and permits trained individuals to administer them in emergencies.

Kentucky KY Rev Stat § 311.646 2021
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021

"FASTER Act of 2021"

Establishes sesame as the ninth major food allergen and directs research into food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases.

Federal Public Law 117-11 2021 Senator Tim Scott
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Allison Rose Act (Food Allergy Awareness in Schools)

"Allison Rose Act"

The Allison Rose Act (Ohio HB 231) encourages school districts, community schools, and STEM schools to create food allergy training for staff members and students. Completed food allergy training by staff qualifies as a professional development activity for the renewal of educator licenses. The Act also helps individuals identify and respond to someone experiencing an allergic reaction, and requires the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) to compile an annual list of organizations that offer free epinephrine auto-injectors to qualifying school districts.

Ohio HB 231 2021 Thomas West
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

An Act concerning health

"Elijah's Law"

Requires the Department of Public Health to establish food allergy management guidelines for daycare providers and requires providers to implement allergy policies.

Illinois Public Act 102-0410 2021 Jonathan Carroll
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021

"FASTER Act of 2021"

Adds sesame to the list of major food allergens required to be labeled on packaged foods and expands federal research into food allergies.

Federal Public Law 117-11 2021 Deutch
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Childhood Anaphylactic Policy Act

"Elijah's Law"

Requires the Department of Public Health to establish anaphylaxis policies and procedures for all school districts and daycare centers in the state.

Illinois 105 ILCS 5/2-3.190 / HB 102 2021 Jonathan Carroll
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food allergy awareness

Requires restaurants to display a notice informing consumers to communicate food allergies to employees and mandates staff communication of such information to management.

Illinois 410 ILCS 625/3.08 2020
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Anaphylaxis Policy for School Districts and Child Care Providers

"Elijah's Law"

Requires the commissioner of health to establish an anaphylactic policy for school districts and child care providers to prevent and respond to anaphylaxis.

New York Public Health Law 2500-H 2019
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

An Act to Require the Department of Education to Develop Guidelines for the Management of Life-Threatening Allergies in Schools

"Elijah's Law"

Requires the Maine Department of Education to develop guidelines for school districts to manage students with life-threatening food allergies.

Maine LD 1666 2019 Senator Rebecca Millett
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Elijah's Law

"Elijah's Law"

Requires the commissioner of health to establish anaphylactic policies for child care programs to protect children with severe food allergies.

New York S218A 2019 Senator Shelley Mayer
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Ley para la Administración de Medicamentos para Asma y Anafilaxia en las Escuelas

"Puerto Rico School Emergency Epinephrine and Asthma Act"

Authorizes school staff in Puerto Rico to administer self-injected epinephrine and emergency asthma medication to students in acute respiratory or anaphylactic distress.

Puerto Rico Ley Núm. 104-2019 2019 Comisión de Salud
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

School Food Allergy Management Policy

Mandates that parents notify the school of students with medically documented food allergies and provide medical documentation for management.

Maine File JHCDA 2019
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Ohio School Food Allergy Policy Requirements

Requires school districts to establish written policies for protecting students with food allergies and allows for the procurement of stock epinephrine.

Ohio ORC 3313.713 2018
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

AN ACT to enact R.S. 40:1216.1, relative to undesignated epinephrine; to authorize authorized entities to acquire and maintain epinephrine auto-injectors

"Louisiana Entity Stock Epinephrine Act"

Authorizes trained personnel of authorized entities such as recreation camps, sports arenas, amusement parks, and youth venues in Louisiana to stock and administer undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors in emergency anaphylactic situations.

Louisiana HB 207 2018 Frank A. Hoffmann
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Ley para la Administración de Epinefrina en Escuelas y Entidades Públicas

"Puerto Rico Emergency Epinephrine Protocol Act"

Authorizes the acquisition and administration of auto-injectable epinephrine by designated personnel in educational and public facilities across Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico Ley Núm. 177 de 2018 2018
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Stock Epinephrine Auto-Injectors in Schools

Permits Vermont schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and allows trained staff to administer them to any student in anaphylaxis.

Vermont 16 V.S.A. § 1387 2018
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

General Law - Part I, Title XX, Chapter 140, Section 6B

Requires food establishments to display allergy awareness posters and include a notice on menus regarding the customer's responsibility to inform servers of food allergies.

Massachusetts M.G.L. c. 140 § 6B 2018
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An Act Amending Title 15, Arizona Revised Statutes, Relating to School Epinephrine Auto-Injectors and Inhalers

"Arizona Stock Epinephrine and Asthma Inhalers in Schools Act"

Authorizes school districts and charter schools in Arizona to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and prescribed asthma inhalers under standing orders and train designated personnel to administer them in respiratory and anaphylactic emergencies.

Arizona A.R.S. § 15-157 2016 Heather Carter
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Awareness

Requires food service establishments to display a food allergy awareness poster in the staff area to inform employees about food allergy safety.

Maryland Maryland Code Annotated, Health-General 21-330.2 2014
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Mississippi Asthma and Anaphylaxis Child Safety Act

"Mississippi Asthma and Anaphylaxis Child Safety Act"

Permits public and private K-12 schools in Mississippi to maintain undesignated stock epinephrine auto-injectors and allows trained school employees to administer them during suspected anaphylactic emergencies.

Mississippi Miss. Code Ann. § 37-11-71 2014 Rita Potts Martinez
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Delaware School Epinephrine Access and Emergency Response Statute

Authorizes Delaware public elementary and secondary schools, including pre-kindergarten programs, to stock auto-injectable epinephrine under standing orders and permits trained staff to administer it during life-threatening anaphylactic emergencies.

Delaware 14 Del. C. § 1317 2014
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Policy and Undesignated Epinephrine Procurement in Schools

"Ohio School Food Allergy & Epinephrine Law"

Requires Ohio school districts to establish written food allergy protection policies and permits schools to procure and maintain stock epinephrine auto-injectors under a prescriber-issued protocol.

Ohio Ohio Rev. Code § 3313.719 and § 3313.7110 2014
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Maryland Code Annotated, Health-General 21-330.2(A)

Requires food service establishments in Maryland to prominently display a food allergy notice to customers.

Maryland MD Code Health-General 21-330.2 2014
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Procurement of epinephrine autoinjectors by board

Permits schools to procure and maintain a supply of epinephrine autoinjectors and provides immunity for school employees who administer them in good faith.

Ohio ORC 3313.7110 2014 Terry Johnson
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School health services - Epinephrine auto-injectors

Authorizes schools to maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors and provides for their administration by school employees to students during an emergency.

Pennsylvania 24 P.S. § 14-1414.2 2014
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

Amends the Public Health Service Act, with respect to asthma-related grants for child health services, to give an additional preference to a state that requires elementary and secondary schools to maintain epinephrine auto-injectors and authorize school personnel to administer them.

United States H.R.2094 2013 Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Life-Threatening Allergies in Schools; Stock Supply of Epinephrine

Authorizes schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and requires the Commissioner of Health to provide a statewide standing order for their distribution to schools.

Minnesota MN Stat § 121A.2207 2013
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Rhode Island General Laws § 23-20.12-2

Requires food-service establishments to display allergy awareness posters and include notices on menus regarding the customer's obligation to inform servers of food allergies.

Rhode Island R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-20.12-2 2012
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Awareness in Food-Service Establishments

Requires food-service establishments to display allergy awareness posters and include a notice on menus advising customers to inform staff of food allergies.

Rhode Island RI Gen. Laws § 23-20.12 2012
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Texas Education Code Section 38.0151

Requires school districts to adopt and implement a policy for the care of students with diagnosed food allergies at risk for anaphylaxis.

Texas SB 27 (82nd Legislature) 2011 Senator Dan Patrick
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Awareness Act

Requires restaurants to include a notice on menus regarding food allergies and mandates food allergy training for certified food protection managers.

Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, Section 6B 2009
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Sabrina's Law, 2005 (An Act to Protect Anaphylactic Pupils)

"Sabrina's Law"

Ontario law requiring every school board to establish and maintain an anaphylaxis policy to protect students with life-threatening allergies. Policies must include strategies to reduce allergen exposure, communication procedures for parents, students, and staff, and regular training for teachers and staff on managing anaphylactic emergencies. Named after Sabrina Shannon, a 13-year-old student from Pembroke, Ontario who died after suffering an anaphylactic reaction at school. Effective January 1, 2006.

Ontario Bill 3 (S.O. 2005, c. 2) 2005
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Awareness

Establishes requirements for food safety and allergy awareness training for food service establishment managers in Michigan.

Michigan Michigan Food Law of 2000 (Act 92 of 2000) 2000
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine—Availability—Administration

"Emergency Medical Services Epinephrine Law"

Requires ambulance and aid services to carry epinephrine for administration by emergency medical technicians. Note: This does not apply to commercial airline cabin crews.

Washington RCW 18.73.250
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Civil immunity for school board employees supervising self-administration of certain medication

"Virginia School Personnel Immunity for Student Self-Administration"

Provides civil immunity to school board employees, including transportation personnel, who supervise or assist a student's self-administration of inhaled asthma medications or epinephrine auto-injectors pursuant to school board policies, absent gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Virginia Va. Code § 8.01-226.5:1
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and administration of inhaled asthma medications, epinephrine, glucagon, and seizure rescue medications by certain students or school board employees

"Virginia Student Asthma and Anaphylaxis Self-Carry and School Bus Administration Statute"

Requires local school boards to adopt policies permitting students with diagnosed asthma or anaphylaxis to possess and self-administer inhaled asthma medication and auto-injectable epinephrine on school buses, school property, and at school-sponsored events, provided parental consent and an individualized health care plan are in place.

Virginia HB 1107 / SB 521 (Historical enactments)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Elijah's Law - Possession and administration of an appropriate weight-based dosage of epinephrine by employees in child day centers

"Elijah's Law (Virginia)"

Requires the Virginia Board of Education to amend its regulations to mandate that child day centers implement policies for the possession, storage, and administration of undesignated stock epinephrine auto-injectors and train staff to recognize anaphylaxis and administer weight-based doses.

VA SB 737
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Civil immunity for school board employees supervising self-administration or administering certain medication

"Virginia School Medication Civil Immunity Statute"

Provides civil immunity from liability for damages resulting from ordinary acts or omissions to school employees, including transportation personnel, who supervise self-administration or administer prescribed or stock epinephrine and asthma inhalers in good faith pursuant to state guidelines.

Virginia HB 2018 (historical)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and administration of inhaled asthma medications, epinephrine, glucagon, and seizure rescue medications by certain students or school board employees

"Virginia Student Self-Carry and Stock Medication Statute"

Requires local school boards to adopt policies permitting diagnosed students to possess and self-administer inhaled asthma medications and auto-injectable epinephrine on school buses, during the school day, and on school property, with parental and provider authorization. Also provides for stock albuterol and stock epinephrine administration in school divisions.

Virginia HB 1107 / SB 527 (historical enactments)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Administration of medications by employees of child day centers and family day homes

"Virginia Childcare Medication Administration Training Statute"

Provides an exemption under the Virginia Drug Control Act allowing designated childcare staff who successfully complete an approved medication administration training (MAT) course to administer prescribed drugs, emergency epinephrine, and asthma inhalers to children in care.

Virginia Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408(L)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and administration of an appropriate weight-based dosage of epinephrine by employees

"Virginia Child Day Center Epinephrine Mandate (Elijah's Law Implementation)"

Directs the Virginia Board of Education to amend regulations requiring licensed child day centers to adopt policies for the possession and administration of weight-based epinephrine dosages by trained staff to any child believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis.

Virginia HB 749
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Awareness Notice and Signage Requirements for Retail Food Establishments

"Virginia Food Allergy Awareness Notice Act"

Requires the Virginia Department of Health to promulgate regulations mandating employee food allergen awareness notices and consumer-facing allergy notification signage on dining room displays and online menus in retail food establishments.

Virginia HB 373 / SB 248 (2026)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Restaurants; identifying markers on delivery/carry out food due to consumer-identified food allergy

"Virginia Restaurant Food Allergy Delivery Identification Act"

Directs the Board of Health to promulgate regulations requiring retail restaurants to place standardized identifying markers on delivery or carryout foods that are modified or substituted due to consumer-disclosed food allergies or sensitivities, including major allergens and gluten.

Virginia SB 183 (2026)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-administration of inhaled asthma medications and auto-injectable epinephrine

"Virginia Student Self-Carry and Self-Administration Law"

Permits students diagnosed with asthma or anaphylaxis to possess and self-administer inhaled asthma medications and epinephrine auto-injectors at school, on school buses, or during school activities, subject to written physician and parental authorization.

Virginia HB 478 (2000) / HB 2220 (2005)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and administration of epinephrine; school personnel

"Virginia School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Requires local school boards to adopt and implement policies for the possession and administration of undesignated stock epinephrine auto-injectors by trained school personnel or nurses in any school, providing civil liability immunity for good-faith emergency administration.

Virginia HB 1107 (2012) / SB 984 (2013)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and Self-Administration of Inhaled Asthma Medications and Epinephrine by Certain Students

"Virginia Student Self-Carry Law"

Permits students diagnosed with asthma or anaphylaxis to possess and self-administer prescribed inhaled asthma medications or epinephrine auto-injectors during school, at school-sponsored activities, and on school buses, provided written parental and physician authorizations are on file.

Virginia HB 487 (2000) / HB 2337 (2005)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Administration of Epinephrine in Schools (Amarria's Law)

"Amarria's Law / Virginia School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Requires local school boards to adopt policies requiring each school to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and to train designated personnel to administer stock epinephrine in any anaphylactic emergency.

Virginia HB 1107 / SB 656 (2012)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Awareness in Restaurants and Packaging of Altered Delivery/Carry-Out Orders

"Virginia Restaurant Allergy Marker Bill"

Directs the Virginia Board of Health to promulgate regulations requiring all restaurants that modify or substitute food items due to consumer-identified food allergies or sensitivities to place a physical identifying marker on carry-out and delivery containers.

VA SB 183
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Policies Regarding Certain Inhaled Asthma Medications and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors in Public Schools

"Virginia School Stock Epinephrine and Stock Albuterol Mandate"

Requires local school boards to implement policies allowing schools to stock undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors and inhaled asthma medications, requiring trained school nurses and designated non-medical personnel to administer them to any student believed to be in respiratory distress or experiencing anaphylaxis.

VA HB 1107
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and Self-Administration of Inhaled Asthma Medications and Epinephrine by Certain Students

"Virginia Student Self-Carry and Administration Law"

Directs local school boards to adopt policies permitting diagnosed students to possess and self-administer inhaled asthma medications and auto-injectable epinephrine at school, on school property, at school-sponsored activities, and on school buses, provided written healthcare provider authorization and parental consent are on file.

VA HB 1024
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Vermont Food and Lodging Establishments Generally / Food Service Rules

"Vermont Food Service Sanitation and Safety Regulations"

Adopts food safety standards (incorporating the FDA Food Code) requiring the designated person-in-charge in food service establishments to demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens, prevent cross-contact, and ensure personnel are instructed on basic allergen risks and safe food handling.

VT 18 V.S.A. § 4301 et seq. / Code of Vt. Rules 13-140-021
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Public Accommodations and General Good Samaritan Immunity

"Vermont Emergency Medical Care Immunity"

Provides general Good Samaritan civil immunity for persons who render emergency care gratuitously at the scene of an emergency, protecting bystanders or venue personnel administering emergency aid in good faith.

VT 12 V.S.A. § 519
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An act relating to intranasal epinephrine in schools

"Vermont Intranasal Epinephrine in Schools Act"

Expands emergency epinephrine options in educational settings by allowing schools to stock, maintain, and administer needle-free intranasal epinephrine formulations alongside standard auto-injectors.

VT H.209 / Act 53
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Stock supply and emergency administration of epinephrine

"Vermont School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Permits schools to maintain a stock supply of FDA-approved emergency epinephrine delivery systems (including auto-injectors and nasal spray formulations) and allows trained designated personnel to administer them in emergencies. Requires statewide protocols and training standards adopted by the State Board in consultation with the Department of Health, while granting civil liability immunity.

VT H.209 / Act 53 (2025)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An Act Relating to Intranasal Epinephrine in Schools

"Vermont Intranasal Epinephrine School Access Act"

Amends existing school emergency epinephrine statutes to encompass emerging epinephrine delivery methods, including intranasal forms, for designated stock and emergency administration in schools.

Vermont H.209 (Act 53)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and Self-Administration of Emergency Medication

"Vermont Emergency Medication Self-Carry Law"

Requires schools to permit students to possess and self-administer prescribed emergency medication such as epinephrine auto-injectors and asthma inhalers, provided parent and healthcare provider authorizations are on file.

Vermont Act 175 (2007)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Stock Supply and Emergency Administration of Epinephrine

"Vermont School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Authorizes public and approved independent schools to stock undesignated epinephrine and permits trained school staff to administer it to any student experiencing anaphylaxis. Requires statewide policies, individualized allergy plans, and training protocols.

Vermont Act 68 (2013) / Act 53 (2025)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Stock supply and emergency administration of epinephrine

"Vermont School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Permits healthcare providers to prescribe undesignated stock epinephrine auto-injectors to schools and authorizes trained designated personnel to maintain and administer stock epinephrine in anaphylaxis emergencies.

VT 16 V.S.A. § 1388
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Stock supply and emergency administration of epinephrine

"Vermont School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Permits public and independent schools to maintain a stock supply of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors and authorizes designated school staff trained by a school nurse or healthcare provider to administer it to any student or individual experiencing an apparent life-threatening anaphylactic reaction, providing civil liability immunity.

VT Act 68
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Stock Supply and Emergency Administration of Epinephrine

"Vermont School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Authorizes public and approved independent schools, including public pre-K programs located in schools, to maintain a stock supply of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors. Allows school nurses and trained designated personnel to administer stock epinephrine to any student or individual experiencing suspected life-threatening anaphylaxis, and provides civil liability protection.

VT Act 68 (2013)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 16 Chapter 31 § 1387 - Possession and Self-Administration of Emergency Medication

"Vermont School Asthma and Allergy Self-Administration Law"

Mandates that public and approved independent schools permit students with life-threatening allergies or asthma to carry and self-administer emergency rescue medications on school property, during transit, and at school-sponsored events under a written plan of action.

VT Act 175
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An Act Relating to Intranasal Epinephrine in Schools

"Vermont School Intranasal Epinephrine Access Act"

Expands school epinephrine provisions under 16 V.S.A. § 1388 to encompass intranasal epinephrine formulations alongside auto-injectors for emergency response and stock supply in public and approved independent schools.

VT H.209 (Act 53)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and Self-Administration of Emergency Medication

"Vermont School Self-Carry and Self-Administration Law"

Mandates that every public and approved independent school permit students with life-threatening allergies or asthma to carry and self-administer prescribed emergency medications on school grounds, school transportation, and during school-sponsored programs, subject to medical authorization and an individualized plan of action.

VT Act 175 (2008)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Stock Supply and Emergency Administration of Epinephrine

"Vermont School Stock Epinephrine and Allergy Management Law"

Permits public and independent schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and intranasal epinephrine for emergency administration to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis. Mandates the State Board of Education, with the Department of Health, to establish allergen exposure prevention policies, emergency response protocols, staff training standards, and individualized allergy management plans.

VT Act 68 (2013) / Act 53 (2025)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Response for Life-Threatening Conditions / School Health - Qualified Adult Training and Epinephrine/Albuterol Administration

"Utah School Epinephrine and Stock Albuterol Act"

Utah law mandates all primary and secondary schools (public and private) to stock at least one emergency epinephrine auto-injector, permits designated trained qualified adults to administer stock epinephrine during anaphylaxis, authorizes stock albuterol administration for diagnosed asthma emergencies, and provides civil liability immunity.

Utah HB 434
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Injection for Anaphylactic Reaction Act (Entity Stocking and Administration)

"Utah Epinephrine Access and Entity Stocking Law"

Authorizes qualified entities (including public venues, recreation camps, and sports facilities) and designated qualified adults who have completed approved training to obtain, store, and administer stock epinephrine auto-injectors to any individual experiencing suspected anaphylaxis, with civil liability protections.

UT SB 108
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Response for Life-Threatening Conditions: Qualified Epinephrine Auto-Injector Entities

"Utah Stock Epinephrine Entity Law"

Permits designated qualified entities, including recreation areas, amusement parks, food establishments, and venues/stadiums, to obtain a prescription for, store, and authorize trained adults to administer stock epinephrine auto-injectors during anaphylactic emergencies without civil liability.

UT SB 147 (2015) / Recodified 2023
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Administrative Rules for Storage and Training in Injectable Epinephrine Rescue Medication

"Utah Administrative Rulemaking on Epinephrine and Albuterol"

Directs the Utah Department of Health and Human Services to promulgate administrative rules establishing standards for approving training programs, identifying eligible qualified adults, and setting proper storage protocols for emergency rescue medication in schools and qualified public entities.

UT Utah Code Ann. § 26B-4-411
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Epinephrine and Asthma Rescue Medication Civil Immunity for Qualified Entities

"Utah Qualified Entity Anaphylaxis Immunity Act"

Provides comprehensive civil and criminal Good Samaritan immunity to qualified entities, venue operators, prescribing clinicians, and trained adults who administer epinephrine rescue medication or stock albuterol in good faith to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis or acute respiratory distress.

UT H.B. 333 (2025) / Utah Code § 26B-4-410
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Medications in Schools Amendments (H.B. 333, 2025 General Session)

"Utah 2025 Epinephrine Rescue Medication and Nasal Spray Act"

Modernizes definitions of emergency epinephrine to 'injectable epinephrine rescue medication' across schools and qualified public entities, updates self-possession provisions to include epinephrine nasal spray devices, and refines immunity and training frameworks for emergency response across school-sanctioned athletic grounds and venues.

UT H.B. 333
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Auto-Injector and Stock Albuterol Act - Qualified Entities and Public Venues

"Utah Public Entity Epinephrine and Stock Albuterol Law"

Authorizes qualified public and private entities, including recreation camps, sports venues, stadiums, and amusement facilities, to obtain, stock, and designate trained personnel to administer emergency stock epinephrine auto-injectors and stock albuterol to individuals experiencing an anaphylactic or asthma emergency.

UT S.B. 147 (Historical) / H.B. 333 (2025)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Injection for Anaphylactic Reaction Act - Authority to Obtain and Use Epinephrine Rescue Medication, Glucagon, or Stock Albuterol

"Utah Public Access Epinephrine and Rescue Medication Law"

Authorizes qualified entities—including recreation camps, venues, restaurants, and other public accommodations—and trained individuals to obtain, store, and administer stock epinephrine rescue medication or stock albuterol during an emergency without liability, provided training protocols are met.

UT HB 311 (Recodification) / Title 26B Recodification
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and Self-Administration of Asthma Medication and Epinephrine in Public Schools

"Utah Student Self-Carry Law for Inhalers and Epinephrine"

Permits public school students to possess and self-administer prescribed asthma medications and epinephrine auto-injectors at school, school-sponsored activities, and on school transportation, provided that written parent authorization and healthcare provider confirmation are on file.

Utah HB 344 (Historical)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Mandatory School Stock Epinephrine and Administration Protocols

"Utah School Stock Epinephrine Mandate"

Requires all public and private primary and secondary schools to stock at least one emergency epinephrine auto-injector for use on individuals experiencing suspected anaphylaxis, outlines training standards for adult volunteers, and grants civil immunity.

Utah HB 131 (Historical)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Response for Life-Threatening Conditions: Qualified Entities Authorization to Obtain and Use Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

"Utah Entity Epinephrine Stocking Law (Recreation Camps, Youth Sports, and Childcare)"

Designates recreation camps, day care facilities, youth sports leagues, and amusement parks as 'qualified entities' authorized to obtain standing orders, acquire and maintain stock epinephrine auto-injectors, and have trained volunteer qualified adults administer them during suspected anaphylactic emergencies with statutory immunity.

Utah HB 344 (Historical recodification under Title 26B)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Student Possession and Self-Administration of Asthma Medication and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

"Utah Student Self-Carry Statute"

Guarantees public school students the right to possess and self-administer prescribed asthma medication and epinephrine auto-injectors on school premises, school transportation, and school-sponsored activities upon submission of parental consent and medical provider authorization.

UT Historical Act
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Injection for Anaphylactic Reaction Act / Emergency Response for Life-Threatening Conditions: Epinephrine and Albuterol in Qualified Entities

"Utah Stock Epinephrine and Qualified Entities Access Act"

Authorizes qualified entities (including recreation camps, youth organizations, and schools) to obtain, store, and designate trained personnel to administer stock epinephrine auto-injectors and stock albuterol to individuals experiencing life-threatening anaphylaxis or asthma emergencies.

UT H.B. 344 (Historical)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Utah Rule for Food Service Sanitation - Employee Health and Allergen Awareness

"Utah Administrative Food Rule (FDA Food Code Adoption)"

Incorporates FDA Food Code provisions requiring the person in charge (PIC) in food establishments and restaurants to demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens, prevent cross-contact, and ensure food handlers receive basic allergy awareness instruction.

UT Utah Admin. Code R392-100
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Injection for Anaphylactic Reaction Act - Entity Stock Epinephrine

"Utah Public Access to Epinephrine Act (Entities)"

Authorizes qualified authorized entities—including dining establishments, recreational facilities, and public venues—to voluntarily obtain and maintain stock epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained personnel to administer them in good-faith anaphylaxis emergencies without civil liability.

UT Utah Code § 26B-4-401 et seq. (formerly § 26-41-101 et seq.)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors in Public and Private Schools and Youth Settings

"Utah Student Epinephrine Self-Carry and Stock Mandate"

Requires all primary and secondary schools in Utah to stock at least one unassigned epinephrine auto-injector in an accessible, unlocked location. Also mandates that students with valid authorization be permitted to self-possess and self-administer epinephrine at school and during school-sponsored off-site activities (such as field trips and school-affiliated camps).

UT Utah Code Ann. § 26B-4-406 & § 26B-4-407
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Response for Life-Threatening Conditions - Qualified Epinephrine Auto-Injector Entities

"Utah Entity Stock Epinephrine and Qualified Adult Statute"

Designates recreation camps, youth sports leagues, day care facilities, schools, and other entities as qualified entities permitted to obtain a prescription for and maintain stock epinephrine auto-injectors. Allows designated and trained qualified adults (volunteers aged 18+) to administer emergency epinephrine to any individual experiencing an apparent anaphylactic reaction and provides civil liability protection.

UT Utah Code Ann. § 26B-4-401 et seq. (formerly § 26-41-101 et seq.)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School Health - Voluntary Participation and Stock Emergency Epinephrine

"Utah Stock Epinephrine Statute"

Requires all primary and secondary schools across Utah to make stock injectable epinephrine rescue medication available to qualified volunteer employees, while limiting the minimum requirement to just one device per campus.

UT Utah Code § 26B-4-406
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Authority to Obtain and Use Epinephrine Rescue Medication, Glucagon, or Stock Albuterol

"Utah Stock Albuterol and Emergency Epinephrine Statute"

Authorizes designated qualified adults and school or early care personnel to obtain, maintain, and administer standing-order stock albuterol, epinephrine, and glucagon to individuals experiencing severe respiratory distress or anaphylaxis.

UT Utah Code Ann. § 26B-4-409
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Auto-Injector Act - Qualified Entities and Day Care Facilities

"Utah Epinephrine Auto-Injector Act for Qualified Entities"

Designates child care facilities and camps as qualified entities permitted to obtain, stock, and designate trained personnel to administer stock epinephrine auto-injectors during anaphylactic emergencies with statutory civil immunity.

UT HB 138 (2014) / Recodified Title 26B
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Authority to Obtain and Use Injectable Epinephrine Rescue Medication, Glucagon Kit, or Stock Albuterol

"Utah School Stock Emergency Rescue Medications Authorization"

Authorizes educational institutions and designated entities to obtain, store, and administer standing-order stock injectable epinephrine, emergency albuterol, and glucagon kits to individuals experiencing life-threatening medical emergencies.

UT H.B. 333 (2025) / H.B. 344 (2019)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Utah Emergency Epinephrine in Schools and Qualified Adult Training

"Utah Stock Epinephrine and School Training Act"

Requires primary and secondary schools to stock emergency injectable epinephrine rescue medication, allows stocking and use by qualified designated adult personnel trained in recognizing anaphylaxis and emergency protocols, and confers qualified civil immunity.

UT H.B. 333 (2025 General Session)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Utah Administration of Medication to Students - Possession and Self-Administration of Asthma Medication and Epinephrine

"Student Asthma Medication and Epinephrine Self-Carry and Administration Statute"

Authorizes public school students to possess and self-administer asthma rescue medication and epinephrine auto-injectors/nasal sprays while on school grounds, during school-sponsored activities, and on school-provided transportation with an action plan and parental/physician authorization.

UT H.B. 344 / H.B. 333
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Injection for Anaphylactic Reaction - Training, Storage, and Civil Immunity

"Utah Epinephrine Administration and Training Act"

Establishes standard of care, training prerequisites, storage standards, and qualified civil liability immunity for qualified entities and designated individuals trained in the administration and storage of epinephrine auto-injectors and emergency rescue medications.

UT Utah Code Ann. § 26B-4-406
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Child Care Facilities - Medication Handling and Storage Rules

"Child Care Medication Administration and Safety Standards"

Regulates the storage and handling of prescription and emergency medications in licensed child care facilities, mandating that medications remain inaccessible to unauthorized children while allowing authorized staff to administer documented rescue medications.

UT Utah Admin. Code R430-50-17
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Child Care Center Licensing - Health and Safety, Medication Administration

"Utah Child Care Center Licensing Rules"

Child care licensing standards administered by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services require child care facilities to track known allergies, document emergency instructions for allergic reactions, safely store prescription medications out of children's reach, and maintain individualized protocols.

UT Utah Admin. Code R381-100-22
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Medications in Schools Amendments (Epinephrine Nasal Spray)

"Medications in Schools Amendments"

Expands statutory definitions and school self-administration/stock policies to explicitly encompass needle-free epinephrine nasal sprays alongside traditional auto-injectors for student self-administration and emergency school management.

UT HB 333
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and Self-Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors and Asthma Inhalers in Public Schools

"Student Self-Administration of Asthma and Epinephrine Medication Act"

Directs school boards and charter schools to allow students to carry and self-administer prescribed asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors at school, school-sponsored activities, and on school buses, provided the required medical and parental authorization plans are on file.

UT HB 101
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Utah Emergency Injection for Anaphylaxis Act - Requirement to Stock Epinephrine Rescue Medication in Schools

"Utah School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Requires all primary and secondary public and private schools to maintain at least one unassigned emergency injectable epinephrine auto-injector on campus, store it unlocked and accessible, train designated personnel, and provide civil immunity for good-faith emergency administration.

UT HB 130
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

"Federal SAMPRO Act (P.L. 116-292)"

Grants federal award preference to states whose public school districts implement comprehensive asthma and allergy management programs, individualized emergency action plans, environmental trigger mitigation, and school nurse training.

UT Public Law 116-292
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and Self-Administration of Asthma and Anaphylaxis Medication by Students

"Utah Student Self-Carry and Self-Administration Statute"

Guarantees public school students the right to possess and self-administer prescribed asthma medication and epinephrine auto-injectors at school, school-sponsored activities, and on school-provided transportation.

UT Utah Code Ann. § 53G-9-503
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Authority to Obtain and Use Injectable Epinephrine, Glucagon Kits, or Stock Albuterol

"Utah School Stock Albuterol and Emergency Medication Authority"

Authorizes schools and qualified trained personnel to obtain, store, and administer stock albuterol (bronchodilators) to individuals displaying respiratory distress or asthma emergencies, alongside existing provisions for epinephrine and glucagon kits.

UT HB 434
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Epinephrine Protocol and School Stocking Mandate

"Utah School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Requires all primary and secondary elementary and secondary schools (both public and private) to stock at least one emergency epinephrine auto-injector and outlines protocols and immunity for designated, trained school personnel to administer it during life-threatening anaphylactic emergencies.

UT HB 344
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Epinephrine and Asthma Medication Administration at Off-Campus and In-Transit School Events

"Texas Stock Epinephrine and Albuterol in Schools Policy"

Permits authorized school personnel who are trained to administer unassigned asthma medication or stock epinephrine to an individual experiencing respiratory distress or anaphylaxis at off-campus school activities, including sports stadiums and event arenas.

TX HB 2243
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Local Food Regulations and the Local Food Regulation Registry

"Texas Local Food Regulation Consistency Act"

Preempts local health jurisdictions and municipalities from creating rules, ordinances, or health enforcement measures regarding retail food establishments that conflict with state food handler, food manager, and food allergen regulations.

TX SB 577
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Sergio Lopez Food Allergy Awareness Act

"Sergio Lopez Act"

Requires Texas food service establishments to prominently post a food allergy awareness poster in employee areas and mandates food allergen awareness education in DSHS-accredited food service manager and food handler certification and renewal curricula.

TX SB 812
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Administration of Medication by School District Employees; Immunity from Liability

"Texas School Personnel Medication Administration and Immunity"

Protects school district and charter school employees from civil liability when administering medication or providing medical services to a student with written parental consent and district policy compliance, extending legal protections to school bus drivers during student transport.

TX Tex. Educ. Code § 22.052
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Policies for the Care of Certain Students at Risk for Anaphylaxis

"Texas School Anaphylaxis Guidelines and Policy Mandate"

Requires school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt and administer a policy for the care of students with diagnosed, life-threatening food allergies based on state guidelines developed by DSHS, covering risk reduction, training, and emergency reaction protocols on campuses and school transportation.

TX SB 27 (82nd Leg.)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-Administration of Prescription Asthma or Anaphylaxis Medicine by Students

"Texas Student Asthma and Anaphylaxis Self-Carry Law"

Grants students with asthma or anaphylaxis the statutory right to possess and self-administer prescribed asthma or anaphylaxis medicine while on school property or at school-related activities (including school buses), provided they have provider authorization, parental consent, and demonstrated competency.

TX HB 1688 (77th Leg.)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Maintenance and Administration of Epinephrine Delivery Systems and Medication for Respiratory Distress

"Texas School Stock Epinephrine and Respiratory Distress Medication Law"

Authorizes school districts and charter/private schools to voluntarily adopt policies maintaining stock epinephrine delivery systems and medication for respiratory distress (bronchodilators). The law explicitly permits the policy to allow authorized and trained personnel to administer stock epinephrine off-campus and while in transit to or from a school event, which encompasses school buses.

TX SB 294 (88th Leg.) / SB 66 (84th Leg.)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-Administration of Prescription Asthma or Anaphylaxis Medicine by Students

"Texas Student Asthma and Anaphylaxis Self-Carry Law"

Protects a student's right to possess and self-administer prescription asthma or anaphylaxis medicine at school campuses, school-sponsored activities, and school-associated youth and camp programs, provided physician and parental authorization is on file.

TX Tex. Educ. Code § 38.015
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Auto-Injector Policies for Certain Entities and Venues

"Texas Entity Stock Epinephrine Law"

Permits authorized entities, including day camps, youth programs, sports venues, and recreational facilities, to obtain standing orders, store unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors, and train staff to administer them during suspected anaphylaxis emergencies.

TX HB 4260
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Maintenance, Administration, and Disposal of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors and Asthma Medicine at Certain Youth Facilities

"Texas Youth Facility Epinephrine and Asthma Medicine Stock Law"

Authorizes youth facilities and youth recreation camps to adopt policies to acquire, store, and administer unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors and asthma medicine by authorized, trained personnel during emergencies, with statutory civil liability immunity.

TX SB 579
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-Administration of Prescription Asthma or Anaphylaxis Medicine by Students

"Texas Student Self-Carry and Self-Administration Law"

Entitles students with asthma or severe allergies to possess and self-administer prescribed asthma and anaphylaxis medication on school property, during school-related events, or in transit, provided provider authorization and parental consent requirements are satisfied.

TX Tex. Educ. Code Ann. § 38.015
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Maintenance and Administration of Epinephrine Delivery Systems and Medication for Respiratory Distress

"Texas School Stock Epinephrine and Respiratory Distress Medication Law"

Authorizes school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt policies maintaining and administering unassigned epinephrine and respiratory distress medication. While stock epinephrine is required at the campus level if adopted, policies may permit trained personnel to administer epinephrine off-campus or while in transit to/from school events such as on school buses.

TX SB 294 (88th Leg. Reg. Sess.)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.067

"Texas Childcare Epinephrine Storage Law"

Requires day-care centers to store epinephrine delivery systems in a secure location that is easily accessible to employees or volunteers.

Texas N/A
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Information Requested by School District

"Texas Food Allergy Disclosure Law"

Requires parents or legal guardians to disclose to the school district whether their child has a food allergy that may result in a severe or life-threatening reaction.

Texas Texas Education Code § 25.0022
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Maintenance, Administration, and Disposal of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

"Texas Stock Epinephrine Law"

Permits school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt policies for the maintenance and administration of unassigned (stock) epinephrine auto-injectors for students experiencing anaphylaxis.

Texas Texas Education Code § 38.201
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Care of Students with Diagnosed Food Allergies at Risk for Anaphylaxis

"Texas Food Allergy Management Law"

Requires school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt and implement a policy for the care of students with diagnosed food allergies at risk for anaphylaxis, based on state-developed guidelines.

Texas SB 27 (82nd Leg.)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Storage of Epinephrine Delivery System

"Childcare Epinephrine Storage Law"

Requires day-care centers to store epinephrine delivery systems in a secure location that is easily accessible to authorized employees or volunteers for emergency use.

TX N/A
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 773 Subchapter E

"Entity Stock Epinephrine Law"

Allows public entities and venues to stock and administer unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis.

Texas SB 1367
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Senate Bill 314

"School Meal Food Additive Prohibition"

Prohibits certain food additives from being included in free or reduced-price meals provided by school districts to improve student health and safety.

Texas SB 314
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Texas Education Code Section 25.0022

"Food Allergy Information Requested Upon Enrollment"

Requires schools to request information from parents or guardians at the time of enrollment regarding whether the child has a severe food allergy that requires immediate medical attention.

Texas Tex. Educ. Code § 25.0022
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Texas Education Code Section 38.208

"School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Permits school districts, charter schools, and private schools to maintain a supply of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors and allows trained personnel to administer them to anyone believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis.

Texas SB 66
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Texas Education Code Section 38.0151

"Policies for Care of Students with Diagnosed Food Allergies at Risk for Anaphylaxis"

Requires school districts and charter schools to adopt and administer a policy for managing students with diagnosed food allergies at risk for anaphylaxis, based on state-developed guidelines.

Texas SB 27
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.067

"Texas Childcare Epinephrine Storage Law"

Requires day-care centers to store epinephrine delivery systems in a secure location that is easily accessible to employees or volunteers.

Texas Section 42.067
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021

"FASTER Act"

Designates sesame as the ninth major food allergen for labeling purposes and requires federal research into the prevalence and treatments of food allergies, including EoE and FPIES.

Tennessee S. 578
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

"Airline Emergency Medical Kit Update"

Requires the FAA to update airline emergency medical kits (EMKs) to include epinephrine auto-injectors and other medications necessary to treat anaphylaxis on commercial flights.

Tennessee H.R. 3935
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

SB 1716 / HB 1550 - Epinephrine in Schools

"Tennessee School Epinephrine Expansion Act"

Authorizes public and nonpublic schools to maintain and administer any prescribed form of epinephrine (including nasal sprays) and allows students to have their own prescribed epinephrine on file for suspected anaphylactic reactions.

Tennessee SB 1716
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021

"FASTER Act"

Adds sesame to the list of major food allergens that must be labeled on packaged foods and requires the government to report on food allergy prevalence and research.

Tennessee S. 578 (Public Law 117-11)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

"Hoyer-Roe Act"

Encourages states to require schools to have comprehensive allergy and asthma management programs by providing preference for federal health grants.

Tennessee H.R. 2468 (Public Law 116-292)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

"FAA Reauthorization Act"

Requires the FAA to review and update airline Emergency Medical Kits (EMKs) to ensure they contain appropriate medications for treating anaphylaxis and requires flight crew training on kit contents and administration.

Tennessee H.R. 3935 (Public Law 118-63)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine in Schools Act

"Tennessee Epinephrine Nasal Spray Law"

Expands the types of epinephrine that schools are authorized to stock and administer to include all FDA-approved forms, including nasal sprays, for students experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions.

Tennessee HB1550
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Authorization for Stock Epinephrine in Schools

"Stock Epinephrine Law"

Authorizes public and nonpublic schools to maintain and administer any prescribed form of epinephrine, including nasal sprays, for students experiencing a suspected life-threatening allergic reaction.

Tennessee SB1716 / HB1550
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Public Chapter 947 (HB 1550 / SB 1716)

"Epinephrine Expansion Act"

Authorizes public and nonpublic schools to maintain and administer any physician-prescribed form of epinephrine, including nasal sprays and vials, for students experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions.

Tennessee HB 1550
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Organized Camp Law

"Tennessee Camp Regulations"

General health and safety regulations for organized camps in Tennessee. Currently, Tennessee law does NOT explicitly authorize camps to obtain and maintain a stock supply of epinephrine for emergency use.

TN Tenn. Code Ann. Title 68, Chapter 110
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Standardized Student Allergy Reporting Form

"Public Chapter 628"

Requires the Department of Education to develop a standardized student allergy reporting form that all local education agencies (LEAs) must use to maintain records of student allergies.

TN SB 1759 / HB 1683
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine; Prescriptions; Liability

"Physician Immunity for Epinephrine"

Provides that a physician shall not be held liable for any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of epinephrine prescribed by the physician to an entity for emergency use.

TN Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-158
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Administration of Medications to Students

"Tennessee School Allergy and Asthma Law"

Allows public and private schools to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and permits students with asthma or anaphylaxis to self-carry and self-administer their prescribed medications with proper authorization. It also provides immunity for school personnel who administer these medications in good faith.

TN SB 2760
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An Act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 5, relative to epinephrine

"Epinephrine Modernization Act"

Expands the types of epinephrine that schools may stock and administer to include any FDA-approved form, such as nasal sprays, rather than just auto-injectors. It also allows students to have their own prescribed epinephrine on file in any form.

TN SB 1716 / HB 1550
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

"Hoyer-Roe Act"

Federal law (co-sponsored by TN Rep. Phil Roe) that gives preference for federal grants to states that require schools to have comprehensive allergy and asthma management programs.

Tennessee H.R. 2468
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Tennessee Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act

"Food Allergy Management Act"

Mandates the Commissioner of Education to establish a model policy for schools to manage food allergies and anaphylaxis, including requirements for physician documentation and emergency procedures.

Tennessee SB 2760
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Administration by Authorized Entities

"Entity Epinephrine Access Act"

Allows physicians to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors to authorized entities (like camps) and permits trained employees to administer them to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis with civil immunity.

Tennessee SB 2389 / HB 2111
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Standardized Student Allergy Reporting

"Student Allergy Reporting Act"

Requires the Department of Education to develop a standardized student allergy reporting form and mandates that all LEAs use this form to maintain records of student allergies.

Tennessee SB1759 / HB1683
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-50-1602

"Management of Students with Life-Threatening Food Allergies"

Authorizes public and nonpublic schools to maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors for use by trained personnel on any student believed to be experiencing a life-threatening allergic reaction. Requires the Department of Education and Department of Health to provide guidelines for allergy management.

Tennessee TCA 49-50-1602
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine in Public Venues (Entity Law)

"Entity Law"

Allows authorized entities (camps, stadiums, etc.) to stock epinephrine and allows trained employees to administer it to individuals in respiratory distress or anaphylaxis.

Tennessee T.C.A. § 68-140-510
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Alpha-gal Syndrome Awareness

"Alpha-gal Awareness Act"

Requires the Department of Health to provide information on its website about alpha-gal syndrome. While not specific to school buses, it establishes Alpha-gal as a recognized allergy in TN law, which is critical for TN students who may have delayed anaphylactic reactions on the way home from school.

Tennessee HB 2083 / SB 2074
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Stock Epinephrine in Schools (Permissive)

"Stock Epinephrine Law"

Allows (but does not require) schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained school personnel to administer them to any student believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction.

Tennessee HB0594
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Student Self-Administration of Medications

"Self-Carry Law"

Requires schools to permit students with asthma or anaphylaxis to self-carry and self-administer prescribed inhalers or epinephrine auto-injectors. This right extends to any school-sponsored activity, which includes the school bus.

Tennessee HB0453
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Standardized Student Allergy Reporting Form

"Public Chapter 628"

Requires the Department of Education to develop a standardized student allergy reporting form for use by all local education agencies.

Tennessee SB 1759 / HB 1683
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine in Schools Act

"HB 1550 / SB 1716"

Authorizes public and nonpublic schools to maintain and administer any prescribed form of epinephrine for students experiencing suspected life-threatening allergic reactions.

Tennessee HB 1550 / SB 1716
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Alpha-gal Syndrome Awareness & Task Force (2024)

"Alpha-gal Awareness Act"

Requires the Department of Health to develop and disseminate information regarding Alpha-gal Syndrome (tick-borne red meat allergy). While not school-specific, it mandates health providers and state agencies to improve diagnostic and emergency response awareness.

Tennessee HB 2826
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-Administration of Allergy and Asthma Medication

"Student Self-Administration Law"

Requires schools to permit students to self-carry and self-administer prescribed epinephrine or asthma rescue inhalers, provided a parent/physician authorization is on file.

Tennessee HB 0128
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Stock Epinephrine in Schools (Permissive)

"Stock Epinephrine Law"

Public and private schools MAY maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors. It authorizes licensed health care professionals to prescribe stock epinephrine in the name of the school and allows trained school personnel to administer it to any student believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction.

Tennessee HB 0596
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

"School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act"

Federal law that encourages states to require schools to have allergy and asthma management plans and trained staff in order to receive preference for certain federal grants.

South Dakota H.R.2468
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine--Acquisition--Exclusion

"South Dakota School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Allows schools to acquire and maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors or nasal spray for emergency use during anaphylactic reactions, exempting them from certain pharmacy prescription requirements.

South Dakota SL 2014, ch 89; SL 2025, ch 154; SL 2026, ch 83
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Expansion of Epinephrine Administration in Schools

"SB1716"

Authorizes public and nonpublic schools to maintain and administer any prescribed form of epinephrine (not limited to auto-injectors) and permits students to carry their own prescribed epinephrine.

Tennessee SB1716
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Tennessee Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2006

"Tennessee Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act"

Requires the commissioner of education to establish a model policy for local education agencies to manage food allergies and anaphylaxis in schools.

Tennessee SB2760
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine--Policy for use and storage--Notice

"South Dakota School Epinephrine Policy Requirement"

Requires each school to adopt a policy regarding the use and storage of epinephrine and to notify parents or guardians about that policy.

South Dakota SDCL 13-33A-5
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021

"FASTER Act of 2021"

Adds sesame to the list of major food allergens required to be labeled on packaged foods and requires the HHS to report on food allergy research, including EoE and FPIES.

SD S. 578
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025

"Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act"

Amends the Child Nutrition Act to require food allergy information and emergency response training in existing modules for local school food service personnel.

SD S. 1469
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021

"FASTER Act"

Adds sesame to the list of major food allergens required to be labeled on packaged foods and directs the government to prioritize food allergy research.

South Dakota S. 578
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Training for administration of epinephrine

"School Epinephrine Training Requirement"

Designated school personnel must be trained by a licensed health care professional to recognize anaphylaxis symptoms and properly administer and store epinephrine auto-injectors or nasal spray before they can administer school-stocked medication.

South Dakota SL 2026, ch 83
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-administration permitted of prescription asthma and anaphylaxis medication by students

"Student Self-Carry Law"

Students diagnosed with asthma or anaphylaxis are permitted to possess and self-administer their prescribed medication while on school property or at school-related events, provided they have parental and physician authorization.

South Dakota SB 83 (2010)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine--Acquisition--Exclusion

"South Dakota Stock Epinephrine Law"

Allows public and nonpublic schools to acquire and maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use in cases of severe allergic reactions. Schools that choose to stock must adopt a storage and use policy and notify parents.

SD HB 1167
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

South Dakota Codified Law 13-32-10 and 13-32-11: Self-Administration of Medication

"Student Self-Carry Law"

Requires schools to permit students with asthma or anaphylaxis to carry and self-administer their own prescribed inhalers or epinephrine auto-injectors while on school property, at school-related events, or during transportation, provided they have parental and physician authorization.

South Dakota SB 83
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

South Dakota Codified Law 13-33A: Epinephrine Auto-Injectors and Nasal Spray

"School Epinephrine Stock and Administration Act"

Allows schools to acquire and maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors or nasal spray. It authorizes school nurses and designated personnel to administer epinephrine to any student believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of a prior diagnosis, provided they follow a standing protocol.

South Dakota HB 1167
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-administration permitted of prescription asthma and anaphylaxis medication by students

"South Dakota Student Self-Carry Law"

Students diagnosed with asthma or anaphylaxis are permitted to possess and self-administer their prescribed medication while on school property or at school-related events, provided they have written authorization from a physician and parent.

South Dakota SB 83 (2005)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine--Acquisition--Exclusion

"South Dakota School Epinephrine Stocking Law"

Schools are permitted to maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors or nasal spray for emergency use. Schools must adopt a policy for storage and use and notify parents. Designated personnel must be trained by a health care professional to recognize symptoms and administer the medication.

South Dakota SL 2014, ch 89; SL 2026, ch 83
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine auto-injectors or nasal spray--Acquisition and maintenance

"South Dakota School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Allows South Dakota schools to voluntarily acquire and maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors or nasal sprays. It requires schools that choose to stock to adopt storage and use policies, train designated personnel, and provides limited immunity from liability for administration in good faith.

SD SB 8
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

"Federal School Epinephrine Act"

Incentivizes states to enact laws allowing schools to stock non-patient-specific epinephrine and provides liability protection for personnel who administer it in good faith during an emergency.

South Dakota H.R. 2094
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

"SAMPRO Act"

Provides federal grant preference to states that require schools to have comprehensive allergy and asthma management programs, including trained personnel and emergency protocols.

South Dakota H.R. 2468
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-administration of prescription asthma and anaphylaxis medication

"South Dakota Student Self-Carry Law"

Grants students the right to possess and self-administer prescribed asthma or anaphylaxis medication while on school property or at school-related events, provided they have parental and physician authorization.

SD SB 83 (Original)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Nasal Spray Authorization

"South Dakota Epinephrine Nasal Spray Update"

Expands existing school epinephrine laws to explicitly include nasal spray delivery systems in addition to auto-injectors for stock and emergency administration.

SD SB 83
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Acquisition, Policy, and Administration

"South Dakota Stock Epinephrine Law"

Allows South Dakota schools to acquire and maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use by trained personnel on any student believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of a prior prescription.

SD SL 2014, ch 89
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Life-Saving Epinephrine Act

"Life-Saving Epinephrine Act"

Allows businesses and public venues (stadiums, restaurants, camps) to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors. It requires staff training by a recognized organization and provides civil immunity for those who administer the medication in good faith during an emergency.

South Carolina S.C. Code Ann. § 44-130-10 to 44-130-80
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)

"ACAA"

Prohibits discrimination against air travelers with disabilities, which has been interpreted to include those with severe food allergies and asthma, requiring airlines to provide reasonable accommodations.

South Carolina 49 U.S.C. § 41705
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-Administration of Asthma and Anaphylaxis Medication

"SC Student Self-Carry Law"

Requires school districts to allow students to self-carry and self-administer prescribed asthma and anaphylaxis medication if they have a written statement from a physician and parent.

SC S.C. Code Ann. § 59-63-80
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Anaphylaxis Treatment Act

"Public Access to Epinephrine Act"

Authorizes 'authorized entities' (such as camps, restaurants, and sports arenas) to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and allows trained employees to administer them to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis.

SC H. 3706
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004

"FALCPA"

Requires that all packaged foods regulated by the FDA clearly list the presence of the top eight major food allergens and identifies gluten-related labeling needs.

South Carolina S.741
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management

"FAAMA"

Directs the Secretary of HHS to develop voluntary guidelines for schools and early childhood programs to manage the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis.

South Carolina 21 U.S. Code § 2205
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act of 2021

"FASTER Act"

Adds sesame as the ninth major food allergen for federal labeling requirements and mandates research into other allergic conditions like FPIES and EoE.

South Carolina H.R.1202
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Student Self-Administration of Medication

"Self-Carry Law"

Requires school districts to adopt policies allowing students to self-carry and self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis if they have a written statement from a healthcare provider and a parent/guardian.

SC H. 3444
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Safe Access to Vital Epinephrine (SAVE) Act

"SAVE Act"

Allows South Carolina school districts to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained school personnel to administer them to any student or individual perceived to be experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether the individual has a prior prescription.

SC H. 3725
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Safe Access to Vital Epinephrine (SAVE) Act

"SAVE Act"

Allows South Carolina schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors to be used by trained personnel for any student or individual perceived to be having an anaphylactic reaction.

South Carolina H.3764
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Adulterated or Misbranded Food and Cosmetics

"SC Food Allergen Labeling Adoption"

Automatically adopts all federal food allergen and labeling regulations, including the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), as the official food allergen regulations for the state of South Carolina.

South Carolina S.C. Code Ann. § 39-25-20(M)
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

"Federal Stock Epinephrine Act"

Encourages states to adopt laws requiring schools to maintain stock epinephrine and provides liability protection for staff who administer it in emergencies.

South Carolina H.R. 2094
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

South Carolina Tort Claims Act - School Immunity Amendment

"School Medication Immunity"

Provides immunity from liability to school districts and employees for injuries resulting from a student's self-administration of asthma or anaphylaxis medication, or for injuries sustained by a student using such medication without authorization.

South Carolina S.C. Code Ann. § 15-78-60
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School districts to adopt policy authorizing student to self administer asthma medication

"Self-Carry Asthma/Anaphylaxis Law"

Requires school districts to adopt policies that allow students to possess and self-administer prescribed asthma and anaphylaxis medications while on school property.

South Carolina H144
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Anaphylaxis Treatment Act

"SAVE Act"

Allows South Carolina school districts to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for use by trained personnel to treat students experiencing anaphylaxis.

South Carolina H3706
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

"SAMPRO"

Federal law that encourages states to require schools to have a comprehensive allergy and asthma management plan, including trained personnel and emergency protocols, to receive preference for certain federal grants.

South Carolina H.R. 2468
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-Administration of Asthma and Anaphylaxis Medication

"Safe Access to Vital Epinephrine (SAVE) Act"

Requires school districts to allow students to self-carry and self-administer asthma medication and epinephrine auto-injectors if they have a written statement from a physician and parent. This applies to early childhood programs operated within school districts.

South Carolina H.3725
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Anaphylaxis Treatment Act

"South Carolina Public Access to Epinephrine Act"

Allows 'authorized entities' (including childcare centers and camps) to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors. It requires staff training on administration and provides civil immunity for those who administer the medication in good faith during an emergency.

South Carolina H.3706
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

"Federal Epinephrine Act"

Encourages states to adopt laws requiring schools to maintain stock epinephrine by providing federal grant preferences for asthma and allergy programs to states that comply.

South Carolina P.L. 113-48
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Expansion of Lifesaving Medications in Schools

"Lifesaving Medications Act"

Amends the SAVE Act to expand the definition of 'epinephrine auto-injectors' to 'lifesaving medications,' allowing schools to stock and administer a broader range of emergency drugs under a standing order from DHEC.

South Carolina H.4122
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Safe Access to Vital Epinephrine (SAVE) Act

"SAVE Act"

Allows schools to maintain a supply of stock epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained school personnel to administer them to any student or person believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, providing civil immunity for such actions.

South Carolina S.3725
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Student Self-Administration of Asthma Medication and Epinephrine

"South Carolina Self-Carry Law"

Requires school districts to adopt policies allowing students to self-carry and self-administer prescribed asthma medication or epinephrine auto-injectors during school, at school-sponsored events, and while in transit on school buses.

South Carolina S.144
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Child Care Licensing Law: Training Requirements

"SC Child Care Training Statute"

Requires childcare providers to complete annual training, which includes health and safety topics. While not explicitly naming food allergies, DSS regulations use this authority to require first aid training.

South Carolina S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-210
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

"Federal School Asthma and Allergy Act"

Encourages states to require schools and early childhood programs to have at least one staff member trained in asthma and allergy management and to implement comprehensive emergency plans to receive federal grant preference.

South Carolina H.R.2468
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Safe Access to Vital Epinephrine (SAVE) Act

"SAVE Act"

Allows schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained school personnel to administer them to any student or person experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of a prior prescription.

South Carolina S.353
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and self-administration of asthma medication or epinephrine auto-injectors

"South Carolina Student Self-Administration Law"

Requires school districts to allow students to self-carry and self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis if they have a written statement from a healthcare provider and parental authorization.

South Carolina Act 144
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Safe Access to Vital Epinephrine (SAVE) Act

"Safe Access to Vital Epinephrine (SAVE) Act"

Authorizes schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and allows designated, trained personnel to administer them to any student experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of a prior diagnosis.

South Carolina SC Code § 59-63-95
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and self-administration of epinephrine auto-injectors and asthma inhalers

"Student Self-Medication (Asthma and Anaphylaxis)"

Requires school districts to allow students to self-carry and self-administer prescribed epinephrine or asthma inhalers. This right extends to school-sponsored activities, including transportation on school buses, provided a medical authorization is on file.

South Carolina SC Code § 59-63-80
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Auto-Injector Coverage Act

"McGaw Epinephrine Insurance Bill"

Requires health insurers to cover at least one twin pack of epinephrine auto-injectors per year without copayments or deductibles.

RI H7161
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Health and Safety of Pupils - Epinephrine and Asthma Meds

"Rhode Island School Epinephrine and Asthma Law"

Permits students to self-carry and self-administer prescribed asthma and allergy medication and allows schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors.

RI RI Gen. Laws § 16-21-22
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Life-saving Allergy Medication - Stock Supply of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors - Emergency Administration

"Rhode Island Public Access to Epinephrine Act"

Allows 'authorized entities' such as youth camps, restaurants, and sports arenas to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use by trained individuals.

RI RI Gen. Laws § 23-6.4
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Awareness in Food-Service Establishments

"Rhode Island Restaurant Food Allergy Law"

Requires food-service establishments to display food allergy awareness posters in staff areas and mandates that certified food safety managers be knowledgeable about food allergies.

RI S2127
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

"Section 504"

Federal civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against students with disabilities, including severe allergies and asthma, requiring schools to provide necessary accommodations and emergency plans.

South Carolina 29 U.S.C. § 794
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021

"FASTER Act"

Federal law that adds sesame to the list of major food allergens for labeling and requires the government to report on food allergy research, including FPIES and EoE.

South Carolina S. 578
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Anaphylaxis Treatment Act

"Emergency Anaphylaxis Treatment Act"

Authorizes authorized entities (like camps and venues) to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and allows trained individuals to administer them in emergencies.

South Carolina H. 3706
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Safe Access to Vital Epinephrine (SAVE) Act

"SAVE Act"

Allows school districts to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and authorizes trained school personnel to administer them to any student experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of a prior diagnosis.

South Carolina S. 604
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-Administration of Asthma and Anaphylaxis Medication

"South Carolina Student Self-Carry Law"

Requires school districts to adopt policies allowing students to self-carry and self-administer prescribed asthma and anaphylaxis medication if they have a written statement from a physician and parent.

South Carolina H. 3488
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Awareness in Food-Service Establishments

"Rhode Island Food Allergy Awareness Act"

Requires food-service establishments to establish a food allergy awareness program, including prominent posters for staff and training for certified food protection managers on allergen cross-contamination.

Rhode Island Chapter 23-20.12
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021

"FASTER Act"

Codifies sesame as the ninth major food allergen for labeling purposes and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report on food allergy research, including EoE and FPIES.

South Carolina S.578
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Anaphylaxis Treatment Act

"Entity Epinephrine Law"

Allows authorized entities, including summer camps and public venues, to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and provides civil immunity for trained individuals who administer them in good faith during an emergency.

SC S.592
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-Administration of Asthma and Anaphylaxis Medication

"Student Self-Medication Law"

Requires school districts to adopt policies allowing students to self-carry and self-administer prescribed asthma or anaphylaxis medication if they have written authorization from a healthcare provider and parent.

SC H.144
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Safe Access to Vital Epinephrine (SAVE) Act

"SAVE Act"

Allows South Carolina school districts to maintain a supply of stock epinephrine auto-injectors and authorizes school nurses or trained personnel to administer them to any student experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether the student has a prior prescription.

SC H.3764
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Awareness in Food-Service Establishments

"Rhode Island Food Allergy Awareness Act"

Requires food-service establishments to have a certified food safety manager on staff who has completed an allergen awareness training program and to display a food allergy awareness poster.

Rhode Island R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-20.12
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

"H.R. 2468"

Federal law that encourages states to require schools to have comprehensive allergy and asthma management plans, including trained personnel and emergency protocols, by providing preference for federal grants.

Rhode Island H.R. 2468
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An Act Relating to Insurance -- Accident and Sickness Insurance

"No-Cost Epinephrine Act"

Mandates that health insurance plans in Rhode Island cover the full cost of epinephrine auto-injectors with no copayments or deductibles for the patient.

Rhode Island H7164
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Cost-Sharing and Coverage (Recent Law)

"An Act Relating to Insurance - Accident and Sickness Insurance"

Requires health insurers to cover at least one twin-pack of epinephrine auto-injectors per year with zero copayment or deductible.

Rhode Island 2023-H 5176A / 2023-S 0575A
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Public Access to Epinephrine

"Public Access Law"

Allows authorized entities (such as recreation camps, restaurants, and sports arenas) to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors for use by trained employees in emergencies.

Rhode Island RI Gen. Laws § 23-6.4-1
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An Act Relating to Insurance -- Prescription Drug Benefits (Epinephrine)

"EpiPen Cost Coverage Law"

Requires health insurers in Rhode Island to cover the full cost of epinephrine injectors, eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for patients.

Rhode Island H7110
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Allergic emergencies--Anaphylaxis--Use of epinephrine--Immunity for those administering

"School Epinephrine Stocking Law"

Permits school departments to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency first aid and provides civil immunity for trained personnel who administer the medication in good faith.

Rhode Island RI Gen. Laws § 16-21-22
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Awareness in Food-Service Establishments

"Food Allergy Awareness in Restaurants Act"

Requires food-service establishments to display food allergy awareness posters in staff areas, include allergy notices on all menus, and ensure certified food safety managers complete allergen awareness training.

Rhode Island S2127
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

2024 RI H7175 / 2024 RI S2278

"Enhanced Restaurant Safety"

Strengthens the existing food allergy awareness law by clarifying the duties of food service entities to provide allergen information and updates the requirements for the "food allergy friendly" designation for establishments.

Rhode Island H7175 / S2278
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

"Federal School Asthma Act"

Federal law providing grant preferences to states like Rhode Island that require schools to have allergy and asthma management programs and individual action plans.

RI H.R.2468
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An Act Relating to Insurance -- Prescription Drug Coverage

"Epinephrine Insurance Coverage Act"

Mandates that health insurance plans in Rhode Island provide coverage for prescribed epinephrine injectors, recognizing them as life-saving devices.

RI H6647
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Licensing of Youth Camps

"Rhode Island Youth Camp Act"

Establishes safety procedures and licensing requirements for youth camps in Rhode Island, authorizing the Department of Health to set regulations for child safety.

RI RIGL 23-21.2
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Life-Saving Allergy Medication — Stock Supply of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors — Emergency Administration

"Rhode Island Public Access to Epinephrine Act"

Allows authorized entities to obtain and maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained employees to administer them to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis.

RI RIGL 23-6.4
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Allergic emergencies — Anaphylaxis — Use of epinephrine — Immunity for those administering

"Rhode Island School Anaphylaxis Law"

Requires school departments and health agencies to establish procedures for managing anaphylaxis, allowing parents to authorize school staff and bus drivers to administer epinephrine in emergencies.

RI RIGL 16-21-22
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An Act Relating to Insurance -- Prescription Drug Coverage

"Epinephrine Insurance Coverage Act"

Requires health insurers to cover at least one epinephrine twin pack per year without any copayments or deductibles for policies issued or renewed after January 1, 2025.

Rhode Island S 2711
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An Act Relating to Insurance -- Medical Insurance Coverage for Epinephrine Injectors

"Epinephrine Insurance Coverage Act"

Requires health insurance providers in Rhode Island to provide coverage for epinephrine injectors, reducing the out-of-pocket cost for families.

Rhode Island H 6647
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Allergic emergencies — Anaphylaxis — Use of epinephrine — Immunity for those administering

"Rhode Island School Epinephrine and Inhaler Law"

Requires school bus drivers and monitors to be trained in epinephrine administration for identified students. Allows students to self-carry and self-administer prescribed inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors in schools and on buses. Permits schools to maintain stock epinephrine for emergency first aid.

Rhode Island N/A
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Chariho Regional School District Anaphylaxis Policy

"Chariho Anaphylaxis Policy"

A local district policy that mandates the maintenance of stock epinephrine ('Epipens') for use on previously unidentified students and staff and requires accessible storage for emergency use.

RI Section II
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

"Federal School Asthma and Allergy Act"

Encourages states to require schools to have allergy and asthma management programs, including individual action plans and trained staff, by providing federal grant preferences to states that comply.

Rhode Island H.R.2468
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An Act Relating to Insurance -- Accident and Sickness Insurance Policies

"Epinephrine Injector Coverage Law"

Requires health insurers in Rhode Island to cover the full cost of epinephrine auto-injectors, eliminating co-pays and out-of-pocket costs for families.

RI S0553 / H5432
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Allergic emergencies — Anaphylaxis — Use of epinephrine — Immunity for those administering

"Rhode Island School Anaphylaxis Law"

Authorizes schools to maintain stock epinephrine for emergency first aid and allows school bus drivers and monitors to administer epinephrine with parental authorization. Provides immunity from liability for those administering the medication in good faith.

RI RI Gen L § 16-21-22
Food AllergyEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Friendly designation

"RI Food Allergy Friendly Program"

Directs the Department of Health to create a voluntary program where restaurants can be designated as 'Food Allergy Friendly' if they meet specific safety and training requirements.

Rhode Island RI Gen L § 23-20.12-4
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

An Act Relating to Insurance — Accident and Sickness Insurance Policies

"No-Cost Epinephrine Coverage Law"

Requires health insurers in Rhode Island to cover the full cost of epinephrine auto-injectors, eliminating co-pays and out-of-pocket costs for patients.

Rhode Island RI Gen L § 27-20-74
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Department of Health — Establishment of Food Allergy Awareness Program

"Rhode Island Food Allergy Awareness Act"

Requires food-service establishments to display food allergy awareness posters in staff areas, include a notice on menus for customers to inform servers of allergies, and designate a manager knowledgeable in food allergy safety.

Rhode Island RI Gen L § 23-20.12-2
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Allergic emergencies — Anaphylaxis — Use of epinephrine — Immunity for those administering

"Rhode Island School Epinephrine Law"

Allows school departments to permit schools to maintain stock epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use and provides civil immunity for trained personnel who administer them. It also protects the rights of students to self-carry and self-administer their own prescribed epinephrine.

Rhode Island RI Gen L § 16-21-22
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Pennsylvania Act 93 of 2018

"Emergency Epinephrine Act (Dillon’s Law)"

Allows "authorized entities" (including airport terminals, restaurants, and stadiums) to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and allows trained employees to administer them to anyone perceived to be in anaphylaxis.

Pennsylvania Act 93
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

"FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024"

Requires the FAA to issue a new rulemaking to update Emergency Medical Kits (EMKs) on commercial aircraft. Specifically mandates the inclusion of epinephrine auto-injectors (both adult and pediatric doses) and replaces antiquated vials/syringes that flight attendants cannot easily use. It also requires a review of asthma medications in kits.

Pennsylvania P.L. 118-63
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

"Federal School Asthma Act"

Encourages states to require schools to have allergy and asthma management programs by giving preference for federal asthma grants to states that mandate such programs and individual action plans for students.

Pennsylvania H.R. 2468
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act of 2021

"FASTER Act"

A federal law that adds sesame to the list of major food allergens required to be labeled on packaged foods. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report on food allergy research and data collection.

Pennsylvania S. 578
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Auto-Injector Entity Act

"Public Access to Epinephrine Act"

Allows 'authorized entities' (camps, restaurants, sports arenas) to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and provides civil immunity for staff who administer them in good faith during an emergency.

Pennsylvania HB 126
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Public School Code of 1949 - Section 1414.2

"School Stock Epinephrine Law"

Allows schools to maintain a supply of non-patient-specific epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained school employees to administer them to students experiencing anaphylaxis.

Pennsylvania HB 803
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Auto-Injectors for Authorized Entities

"PA Entity Stock Law"

Allows 'authorized entities' (like youth camps or sports arenas) to obtain prescriptions for and maintain stock epinephrine auto-injectors to be used by trained staff for emergency anaphylaxis treatment.

PA 35 Pa.C.S.A. § 5503
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Act 2 of 2017

"School Bus Driver Epinephrine Immunity Law"

Provides civil immunity to school bus drivers and crossing guards who administer an epinephrine auto-injector to a student experiencing an allergic reaction, provided they have completed required training and follow district policy.

Pennsylvania HB 224
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and Use of Asthma Inhalers and Epinephrine Auto-injectors

"Student Self-Carry Law"

Requires school entities to develop policies allowing students to possess and self-administer their own prescribed asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors in school settings.

Pennsylvania Act 187 of 2004
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Act 2 of 2017 - Administration of Epinephrine Auto-injectors by School Bus Drivers and School Crossing Guards

"Act 2 of 2017"

Allows school bus drivers and crossing guards to voluntarily undergo training to administer epinephrine auto-injectors to students in an emergency, provided their employer permits it. Provides civil immunity for those who administer the medication.

Pennsylvania Act 2
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Act 187 of 2004 (Possession and Use of Asthma Inhalers and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors)

"Act 187"

Requires school entities to develop written policies allowing students to possess and self-administer asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors in school settings.

Pennsylvania Act 187
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Act 195 of 2014 (School Access to Emergency Epinephrine)

"Act 195"

Allows schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained school employees, bus drivers, and crossing guards to administer them to students in an emergency.

Pennsylvania Act 195
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

"Federal Epinephrine Incentive Act"

Federal law that provides funding preferences to states that require or permit schools to stock epinephrine and have laws protecting staff who administer it.

Pennsylvania S. 1503
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Auto-injectors; School Bus Drivers and School Crossing Guards

"PA School Bus Epinephrine Act"

Allows school bus drivers and crossing guards to be trained to administer epinephrine auto-injectors to students in an emergency, provided their employer permits it.

PA SB 10
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School Entity Supply of Epinephrine Auto-injectors

"Pennsylvania Stock Epinephrine Law (Act 195)"

Permits schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and allows trained school employees to administer them to students experiencing anaphylaxis, providing liability protection for those who act in good faith.

PA HB 803
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Possession and Use of Asthma Inhalers and Epinephrine Auto-injectors

"Pennsylvania School Self-Carry Law"

Requires Pennsylvania school entities to allow students to possess and self-administer asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors if they demonstrate capability and provide medical documentation.

PA HB 1113
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Food Service Worker Training

"Oregon Food Allergen Awareness Training"

Requires food service employees (including those at stadium concessions) to complete food allergen awareness training as part of their food handler certification. Employees must be able to identify major food allergens and understand the risks of cross-contact.

Oregon SB 716
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-Administration of Medication

"Oregon Self-Administration of Medication"

While primarily for schools, this extends to school-sponsored activities including catering and field trips. It mandates that students with asthma or life-threatening allergies be permitted to self-carry and self-administer their inhalers or auto-injectors.

Oregon ORS 336.241
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Senate Bill 1042

"Technical Fix for Public Entities"

Clarifies the definition of "authorized entities" and ensures that the immunity provisions for stocking epinephrine apply to the entity itself, its officers, and its employees, further encouraging businesses to adopt stock-epi programs.

Oregon SB 1042
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Epinephrine Administration

"Oregon Entity Stock Epinephrine Law"

Allows "authorized entities" (including restaurants, camps, and sports arenas) to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors. It permits trained employees to administer epinephrine to any individual perceived to be experiencing anaphylaxis and provides civil liability immunity.

Oregon ORS 689.645
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Prescription Expansion

"HB 2564"

Expands the ability of pharmacists to prescribe and dispense epinephrine to authorized entities (including venues) without a traditional physician's prescription, streamlining the process for stadiums to acquire stock medication.

Oregon HB 2564
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Liability for Emergency Medical Assistance

"Good Samaritan Law"

Provides civil immunity for any person who, in good faith and without expectation of compensation, renders emergency medical assistance (such as administering an epi-pen or assistance with an inhaler) at the scene of an emergency.

Oregon ORS 30.800
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

ORS 433.825

"Public Access to Epinephrine and Glucagon Act"

Allows authorized entities, including restaurants and camps, to acquire and possess premeasured doses of epinephrine and glucagon for emergency use by trained personnel on individuals experiencing severe reactions.

OR ORS 433.825
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-administration of medication by students

"Oregon Student Self-Carry Law"

Requires school districts to allow K-12 students with asthma or severe allergies to self-carry and self-administer prescribed medication (inhalers and epinephrine) while at school, at school-sponsored activities (including school-run camps), and on school buses.

OR SB 610
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Administration of medication to students; rules

"General School Medication Statute"

Directs the State Board of Education to adopt rules for the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications to students by trained school personnel.

OR ORS 339.869
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Programs for Treatment of Severe Allergic Responses

"Oregon Entity Access Law"

Allows authorized entities (camps, daycares, restaurants, etc.) to obtain a prescription for and stock epinephrine auto-injectors. It permits trained individuals to administer the medication to anyone experiencing a severe allergic reaction and provides civil immunity.

OR ORS 433.800 to 433.830
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-administration of medication by students

"Oregon Student Self-Carry Law"

Requires school districts to allow students to self-carry and self-administer emergency medication for asthma or severe allergies. This right extends to school-sponsored activities and while under the supervision of school personnel, which includes school bus transportation.

OR ORS 339.866
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Oregon Revised Statute 433.815

"Educational Training for Severe Allergic Responses"

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish training protocols for non-medical individuals to recognize severe allergic reactions and properly administer epinephrine injections.

Oregon ORS 433.815
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Medical Care and Treatment

"Oregon Emergency Epinephrine Law"

Allows trained individuals to administer epinephrine to persons experiencing severe allergic reactions and provides civil immunity for those who administer the medication in good faith. It also allows for the storage of stock epinephrine by authorized entities.

OR ORS 433.800 - 433.830
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Self-administration of medication by students

"Oregon Student Self-Medication Law"

Requires school districts to allow students with asthma or severe allergies to carry and self-administer their own medication while at school, at school-sponsored activities, and in transit to or from school (including school buses).

OR HB 2758
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Senate Bill 1504 (2026)

"Epinephrine Access Expansion Act"

Expands the definition of epinephrine in schools to include any premeasured delivery method (such as nasal sprays), requires additional staff training, and reinforces legal protections for those administering the drug in good faith.

OR SB 1504
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

ORS 339.869

"Oregon Student Self-Administration Law"

Requires public schools to allow students to carry and self-administer emergency medication for asthma or anaphylaxis if they have parental and medical authorization.

Oregon ORS 339.869
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

"Federal School Epinephrine Law"

Provides federal incentives and preferences for asthma-related grants to states that require schools to maintain stock epinephrine and have trained personnel to administer it.

Oregon H.R. 2094
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Emergency Administration of Epinephrine

"Good Samaritan Epinephrine Law"

Provides civil immunity to any person who administers an epinephrine auto-injector in good faith to an individual they believe is experiencing anaphylaxis.

Oklahoma 63 OK Stat § 63-1-293
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Auto-Injector Act

"Public Access to Epinephrine Act"

Allows public entities and venues to obtain prescriptions for and stock epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use by trained individuals, providing liability protection.

Oklahoma 59 OK Stat § 6002
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act Exemptions

"Child Care Licensing Act"

Exempts certain summer youth camps and programs affiliated with national non-profits or churches from standard childcare licensing requirements.

Oklahoma 10 OK Stat § 403
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

"Federal School Epinephrine Law"

Provides federal financial incentives to states that require schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine and permit trained staff to administer it.

Oklahoma Public Law 113-48
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Oklahoma Statutes Title 70 § 1-116.2: Application of medicine to students

"School Medication Immunity Law"

Provides civil immunity to school employees who administer medication to students in accordance with school policy, except in cases of gross negligence.

Oklahoma 70 O.S. § 1-116.2
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

"H.R. 2468"

Federal law that encourages states to require schools to have comprehensive allergy and asthma management plans, including trained personnel and emergency protocols, by providing preference for federal health grants.

Oklahoma H.R. 2468
AnaphylaxisEnacted Verified

Epinephrine Availability Act

"Oklahoma Public Access Epinephrine Law"

Allows authorized entities, including youth camps and sports venues, to obtain and stock epinephrine auto-injectors. It provides civil immunity for those who administer the medication in good faith during an emergency.

OK 59 O.S. § 6002
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies at Risk for Anaphylaxis

Provides state-level guidance for Texas school districts on managing food allergies, including staff training and access to unassigned epinephrine.

Texas Texas DSHS Guidelines 2026 2026
Food AllergyPending Verified

Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add alpha-gal to the definition of major food allergen.

United States S.5498 2026 Mr. Warner
Food AllergyPending Verified

Allergy Safe Schools Act

Increases food allergy safety in public schools by requiring a nurse in every school, staff training on anaphylaxis, medical action plans, and prohibiting food at school celebrations.

North Carolina S1011 2026 Senator Chitlik
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Clinical Protocol for Epinephrine Use in the School Setting

Establishes clinical protocols for the administration of emergency epinephrine in Kentucky schools under standing orders.

Kentucky 2026-06-29 2026
Food AllergyPending Verified

Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act

Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require food allergy training for school personnel, including epinephrine administration, and supports WIC-eligible individuals impacted by food allergies.

United States H.R.10228 2026 Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Food AllergyPending Verified

Requires food service businesses to provide written notice of major food allergens in each menu item

"New Jersey Restaurant Allergen Disclosure Act (S.3394/A.4826)"

S.3394/A.4826 requires New Jersey food service businesses to provide clear and conspicuous written notice of major food allergens (the top 9) that they know or reasonably should know are contained in each menu item, including temporary menu items. Disclosure may be on the menu, via a QR code linking to a website, or on separate written materials. More than 950,000 New Jersey residents live with food allergies, yet restaurants are currently not required to clearly disclose allergens.

New Jersey S.3394 / A.4826 2026 Sen. Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (District 18) and Sen. Angela V. McKnight (District 31)
Food AllergyPending Verified

Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act

The Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act (H.R. 10228) would amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require food allergy identification and response training for staff in federal child nutrition programs, including the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and summer meal programs. Introduced by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10) on September 2, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Federal H.R. 10228 2026 Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA-10]
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Virginia Food Regulations Update 2026 (Allergen Disclosure & Produce Safety)

The Virginia Department of Health's 2026 Food Regulations Update takes effect September 10, 2026, introducing updated food allergen disclosure requirements for food establishments and a new produce safety regulatory program.

Virginia 12VAC5-421 (2026 Update) 2026
Food AllergyPending Verified

An Act concerning food allergy safety, emergency preparedness, and anaphylaxis response in licensed child care settings

"Elijah's Law"

This bill establishes food allergy safety and anaphylaxis response protocols in licensed child care centers and family day care homes.

New Jersey A4789 2026
Food AllergyAgency Guidance Verified

Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies at Risk for Anaphylaxis

Provides updated mandatory guidance for Texas school districts to adopt and administer policies for students with diagnosed food allergies at risk for anaphylaxis.

Texas Texas Education Code § 38.0151 2026
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

An Act Relating to Education - Health and Safety of Pupils

Requires schools to maintain stock supplies of undesignated epinephrine and FDA-approved asthma rescue inhalers for emergency administration by trained personnel.

Rhode Island S 2855 2026 Joshua Miller
Food AllergyPending Verified

Allergy Safe Schools Act

This bill mandates a school nurse in every school, requires staff training on anaphylaxis, requires medical action plans for students with food allergies, and prohibits food at school celebrations.

North Carolina S 1011 2026 Senator Chitlik
Food AllergyPending Verified

New Jersey S3394 - Food Service Businesses; Written Notice of Major Food Allergens in Menu Items

"NJ Menu Allergen Disclosure Bill"

Requires food service businesses to provide clear and conspicuous written notice of major food allergens (as defined by 21 U.S.C. 321(qq)) that the business knows or reasonably should know are contained as ingredients in each menu item, including temporary menu items. Information may be provided on the menu, via a QR code linking to a website, or on other written materials (separate menu, chart, grid, or booklet). Businesses must use common/usual allergen names or standardized icons approved by the Commissioner of Health. Exempts prepackaged foods subject to federal labeling. The Commissioner of Health shall adopt rules and regulations to implement. Takes effect the first day of the 13th month after enactment.

New Jersey S3394 2026 Sen. Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr.
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Relating to schools; to amend Section 16-1-48, Code of Alabama 1975; to allow schools to stock and use single dose nasal epinephrine.

Allows schools to stock and administer single-dose nasal epinephrine in addition to injectable auto-injectors for treating anaphylaxis.

Alabama HB 533 2026 Margie Wilcox
Food AllergyProposed Verified

Allergy awareness and training in restaurants

Requires food service establishments to implement allergy awareness training for staff regarding major food allergens.

New York A1397 2025 Linda Rosenthal
Food AllergyProposed Verified

Allergen labeling for prepackaged foods

Requires food establishments to label all prepackaged food with written notification of major food allergens.

New York A6558A 2025 Jen Lunsford
AnaphylaxisProposed Verified

Elijah's Law Expansion

"Elijah's Law"

Amends public health law to require epinephrine devices and trained staff at child day care centers, building upon the original Elijah's Law.

New York S8587A 2025
Food AllergyPending Verified

AN ACT relating to allergies in child care facilities

Proposes updates to allergy management and epinephrine access requirements in child care facilities.

Missouri SB 783 2025 Senator Lewis
Food AllergyPending Verified

Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act of 2025

Expands coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to include medically necessary food and associated equipment and supplies. Defines medically necessary food as specially formulated and processed products (e.g., nutritional formulas) prescribed by health care practitioners for individuals with special dietary requirements due to certain digestive or metabolic disorders or conditions.

Federal H.R. 5684 2025 Rep. James P. McGovern [D-MA-2]
Food AllergyPending Verified

Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, noting the prevalence of food allergies and asthma in the United States.

United States H.Res.387 2025 Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Allergies and Anaphylaxis Toolkit

Provides the standard of care for supporting students with allergies and anaphylaxis in schools, including training for stock epinephrine administration.

Michigan MDE-2024-Guidance 2024
Food AllergyProposed Verified

Food Intolerance Menu Labeling Act

Requires food service establishments to include a notice on menus regarding food allergies and intolerances.

New York A8410 2023 Assemblymember Sillitti
Food AllergyPending Verified

An Act Relative to Food Allergy Awareness in Schools

Requires school districts and private schools to maintain a comprehensive Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan to address safety and training.

Massachusetts S.250 2023 Senator Jason M. Lewis
Food AllergyPending Verified

An act to amend the public health law and the agriculture and markets law, in relation to food intolerances

Requires food service establishments and online ordering services to provide notices to staff and customers regarding food allergies and intolerances.

New York A8410 2023 Sillitti
Food AllergyPending Verified

Expressing support for the designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".

A resolution supporting the designation of May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

United States H.Res.386 2023 Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Food AllergyPending Verified

An Act to Require the State Board of Education to Adopt a Policy on the Management of Students with Food Allergies

Requires the North Carolina State Board of Education to adopt a mandatory policy for all local school administrative units to manage students with life-threatening food allergies.

North Carolina HB 496 2023 Tricia Cotham
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Rules for Certified Child Care Centers - Health Services

Requires certified childcare centers to have written health policies and individual care plans for children with allergies.

Oregon OAR 414-300-0220 2023 Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Licensing Requirements for Child Care Centers - Health Records

Mandates that childcare centers maintain health records for each child, including documented food allergies and emergency plans.

Oklahoma OAC 340:110-3-281.2 2022 Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Food AllergyPending Verified

An act to amend the public health law, in relation to allergy awareness and training in restaurants

Requires food service establishments to provide allergy awareness training to staff and display information regarding major food allergens.

New York A548A 2021 Epstein
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Food Allergy Emergency Plan

Requires Texas child-care centers to maintain a signed food allergy emergency plan for any child with a diagnosed food allergy.

Texas 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.3815 2021 Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Child Care Center Licensing Standards - Health and Medication

Sets requirements for health records, allergy documentation, and medication administration in childcare centers.

South Carolina SC Code of Regs. 114-505 2021 South Carolina Department of Social Services
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Virginia Administrative Code 8VAC20-671-710

Establishes requirements for the administration of epinephrine in schools and protocols for students following the administration of medication.

Virginia 8VAC20-671-710 2018
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Child Development Facilities: Licensing - Food Service

Requires licensed childcare facilities to obtain and maintain information regarding food allergies and dietary restrictions for all children.

District of Columbia 5-A DCMR § 155 2016 Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Child Development Facilities: Licensing - Medication

Establishes protocols for the administration of medication, including emergency allergy medication, in licensed childcare settings.

District of Columbia 5-A DCMR § 151 2016 Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Rules for the Management of Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis

Requires school districts to adopt policies for the management of food allergies and anaphylaxis, including training for designated personnel.

Colorado 1 CCR 301-68 2014
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Food and allergic reactions

Requires licensed childcare providers to maintain a written care plan for every child with a known food allergy.

South Dakota S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:17:27 2014 South Dakota Department of Social Services
Food AllergyPending Verified

School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

Amends the Public Health Service Act, with respect to asthma-related grants for child health services, to give an additional preference to a state that allows self-administration of asthma and anaphylaxis medication and makes a certification concerning civil liability protection for trained personnel administering epinephrine.

United States S.1503 2013 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Food AllergyPending Verified

School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

Amends the Public Health Service Act to give preference in awarding certain asthma-related grants to states that require schools to allow trained school personnel to administer emergency epinephrine to students believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction and provide adequate civil liability protection.

United States H.R.2094 2013 Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Food AllergyPending Verified

School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

Provides preference for states regarding administration of epinephrine by school personnel and allows students to self-administer medication to treat asthma and anaphylaxis.

United States H.R.3627 2011 Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Food AllergyPending Verified

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2008

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, to develop a voluntary policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools and to establish school-based food allergy management grants.

United States H.R.2063 2008
Food AllergyPending Verified

Asthmatic Schoolchildren's Treatment and Health Management Act of 2003

Grants preference for federal asthma treatment grants to states that require schools to permit students to self-administer prescribed medication for asthma or anaphylaxis.

United States H.R.2023 2003 Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Emergency medications; schools

"Pending Emergency Medication Omnibus"

A pending bill that seeks to amend existing statutes regarding the emergency administration of epinephrine and inhalers in schools, including updates to governing body policies and emergency response plans.

Arizona SB 1440 (2025)
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

An Act concerning the emergency administration of epinephrine in schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps

"NJ S3869"

This bill updates New Jersey law to allow for the use of any FDA-approved epinephrine delivery device in schools and youth camps, moving away from restrictive language that only specified auto-injectors.

New Jersey S3869
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Nebraska Child Care Allergy Policy

"LB457"

Proposed legislation requiring licensed childcare programs to adopt specific policies for managing food allergies and anaphylaxis, including individualized health care plans.

Nebraska LB457
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Food Allergy Awareness Months

"Food Allergy Awareness Month Resolution"

A legislative resolution designating May 2026 as Food Allergy Awareness Month in Wisconsin to increase public understanding of food allergies and anaphylaxis.

Wisconsin 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 54
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Food Allergy Awareness Months

"Food Allergy Awareness Month Resolution"

A legislative resolution to designate May 2026 as Food Allergy Awareness Month in Wisconsin to increase public understanding of food allergies and anaphylaxis.

Wisconsin 2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 54
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems

"WI SB156"

A pending bill that would require first responders in Wisconsin to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems, addressing gaps where police and EMTs may not currently carry or be authorized to use epinephrine.

Wisconsin SB156
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Food Allergen Awareness Act

"Food Allergen Awareness Act"

Proposed legislation intended to increase awareness of food allergens in food service establishments to prevent accidental exposure and anaphylaxis.

West Virginia SB 406 (2024)
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Food Allergen Awareness Act

"Food Allergen Awareness Act"

A proposed bill that would require food service establishments to display a poster regarding food allergen awareness and require employees to understand how to explain potential allergens in food items.

West Virginia SB 176
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers: Children's Health Care Records and Care Plans

"Virginia Child Day Center Allergy Standards"

Mandates that licensed child day centers collect and maintain individualized emergency healthcare plans documenting known food and medication allergies, asthma triggers, and emergency administration steps for each enrolled child.

VA 8VAC20-780
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

An act relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments

"Vermont Food Allergy Restaurant Bill"

Requires Vermont food service establishments to designate a food safety officer who must complete an approved online food allergen awareness training course and be present during operating hours. Mandates allergen awareness signage in employee prep and dining areas and requires customer allergen disclosure notices on menus.

VT H.144
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Vermont Protocol for Managing Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions and Stock Epinephrine in Schools

"Vermont Standards of Practice for School Health Services: Allergies Protocol"

Provides clinical standing orders and operational guidelines issued by the Vermont Department of Health and Agency of Education for school nurses and personnel managing anaphylaxis, allergic reaction prevention, stock epinephrine, and transportation policies.

Vermont Standards of Practice: School Health Services Section 3 (Allergies)
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Child Care Licensing Regulations - Medication Administration and Medical Emergencies

"Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations"

Child Development Division regulations require licensed child care providers to maintain emergency protocols, obtain written parental and medical authorization to store and administer emergency medications (such as EpiPens and inhalers), maintain individual care plans, and ensure designated staff are trained in medication administration and pediatric first aid.

VT CVR 13-171-001 (Rule 5 & Rule 7)
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program Licensing Regulations - Medication Administration and Emergency Care

"Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations (CBCCPP Medication Rules)"

Governs administration of medications in licensed center-based child care and preschool programs. Staff administering prescription emergency medications (such as epinephrine auto-injectors and asthma inhalers) must complete state-approved medication administration training, store medications safely with original prescription labeling, maintain emergency care plans, and ensure only authorized trained staff administer medication (with limited self-administration permitted only for school-age children under direct supervision).

VT CVR 13-171-003 § 5.6
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Vermont Standards of Practice: School Health Services - Section 3: Allergies

"Vermont School Health Allergies and Stock Epinephrine Guidelines"

Provides standard procedures for school nurses and designated staff on food allergy exposure prevention, anaphylaxis response, stock epinephrine storage and handling, annual staff training, and individual emergency allergy action plans.

VT Standards of Practice: School Health Services, Section 3
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

An Act Relating to Protecting Vermont's Youngest Children from Anaphylaxis

"Childcare Anaphylaxis Preparedness Bill / Elijah's Law Initiative"

Proposes closing the gap between K-12 schools and early learning programs by allowing or requiring childcare centers to stock epinephrine, implement anaphylaxis response protocols, and ensure staff are trained to administer epinephrine during emergencies.

VT H.574
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Vermont Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Programs (CBCCPP) Licensing Regulations

"Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations (CBCCPP)"

Requires licensed center-based childcare and preschool facilities to maintain health and safety standards, manage known medical conditions with emergency protocols and medication storage, and reduce environmental irritants and triggers.

VT Vt. Admin. Code 13-1-37:5.0 et seq.
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Utah Rule R392-100: Food Service Sanitation (Allergen Awareness in Food Establishments)

"Utah Food Establishment Sanitation Rule"

Incorporates FDA Food Code standards across Utah food service establishments, including stadium and venue concessions, requiring the Person in Charge (PIC) to demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens, prevent cross-contact, and properly notify consumers of allergen risks.

UT Utah Admin. Code R392-100 (incorporating FDA Food Code)
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Utah Department of Health and Human Services Anaphylaxis and Stock Epinephrine Guidelines for Qualified Entities

"Utah Qualified Entity Epinephrine Training and Operational Guidelines"

Provides official guidance from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services for qualified entities such as amusement parks, recreation areas, and food establishments on training adult volunteers to recognize anaphylaxis, safely store stock epinephrine, and activate emergency medical services.

UT Utah Admin. Guidance (DHHS 2024)
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Utah Rule for Food Service Sanitation - FDA Food Code Adoption

"Utah Food Service Sanitation Rule"

Adopts the FDA Food Code standards for retail food establishments across Utah, requiring the designated person-in-charge (PIC) to demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens, cross-contact prevention, and employee food allergy awareness training.

UT R392-100
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

State Guidelines for Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plans and Medication Administration

"Utah DHHS School and Youth Program Anaphylaxis Guidelines"

Sets statewide clinical recommendations and model protocols for training personnel, storing unlocked stock auto-injectors, formulating Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plans (AAEAPs), and managing life-threatening allergic reactions in youth and school environments.

Utah Utah DHHS School Health Anaphylaxis Guidelines (April 2024)
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Utah Rule R392-110: Food Service Sanitation and FDA Food Code Adoption

"Utah Food Safety Standards / Allergen Awareness Rule"

Establishes food sanitation and inspection standards enforced by state and local health departments, incorporating FDA Food Code provisions requiring the Person in Charge (PIC) at food service establishments to understand major food allergens, cross-contact prevention, and food allergy labeling.

UT Utah Admin. Code R392-110-5
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Life-Threatening Conditions in Schools: Anaphylaxis and Stock Epinephrine Guidelines

"Utah State School Anaphylaxis Guidelines"

Provides official guidance from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services for implementing emergency stock epinephrine protocols, staff training requirements, safe storage, and anaphylaxis emergency management during school and youth-serving functions.

UT Utah DHHS Guidelines for Anaphylaxis
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Utah Department of Health and Human Services Anaphylaxis Guidelines and Training Protocols

"Utah DHHS School and Entity Anaphylaxis Guidelines"

Provides official guidance and standardized protocols for schools and qualified authorized entities (including recreation camps and daycares) on managing life-threatening allergies, safe unlocked storage of stock epinephrine, symptom identification, volunteer 'qualified adult' training requirements, standing orders, and reporting protocols.

UT Utah Admin. Guidance (HEAL / DHHS 2024)
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Utah Standards of Care: Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management in the School Setting

"DHHS School Allergy & Anaphylaxis Guidelines"

Provides comprehensive clinical and administrative guidance for school nurses, district transportation departments, and school staff on developing individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plans (AAEAPs), staff delegation, stock epinephrine maintenance, and managing severe allergic emergencies during transportation.

UT Utah DHHS School Nursing Guidelines (2024)
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Utah School Nursing Guidelines on Medication Administration in Schools

"Utah School Nursing Medication Standing Orders and Protocol"

Establishes administrative standards for schools to use statewide standing orders for albuterol, epinephrine, and glucagon, specifying parent/provider authorization forms, handling, storage, and 6 rights of medication administration.

UT Utah Admin. Guidance (DHHS School Nursing)
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Health and Human Services Amendments (School Stock Medications)

"Utah School Stock Medication Reauthorization"

Amends and refines provisions under Utah Code Title 26B regarding standing orders and distribution of epinephrine auto-injectors and stock albuterol by healthcare providers to qualified adults and school personnel across public and private schools.

Utah H.B. 434 (2025 General Session)
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Emergency Response for Life-Threatening Conditions in Schools: Anaphylaxis Guidelines

"Utah Anaphylaxis and Outside Food Guidelines in Schools"

Provides comprehensive state guidance and model policies for LEAs on stock epinephrine management, individualized health plans (IHPs), delegation to school staff, and emergency protocols covering school grounds and transportation.

Utah DHHS Guidance Document (2024)
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Standards for Student Transportation Safety and Bus Driver Qualifications

"Utah Board of Education Student Transportation Rule"

Establishes training and operational safety requirements for student transportation and school bus drivers, including general first aid and emergency response procedures for acute student medical episodes on buses.

Utah Utah Admin. Code R277-601
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Child Care Center Medication Administration and Emergency Care Rules

"Utah Child Care Licensing Center Medication and Health Rules"

State childcare licensing regulations require licensed centers to maintain child health records documenting known allergies, securely store emergency medications, obtain parental authorization, and follow emergency response procedures.

UT Utah Admin. Code R381-100
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Utah Standards of Care: Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management in the School Setting & Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan

"Utah DHHS School Anaphylaxis and Allergy Guidelines"

Comprehensive state agency clinical guidance and standardized forms issued by the Utah Department of Health & Human Services providing step-by-step school emergency protocols for food and environmental anaphylaxis, standing orders, safe unlocked storage, and Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs).

UT Utah Admin. Guidance (DHHS & USBE Form AAEAP-9-3-24)
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Federal Aviation Administration Emergency Medical Kit Anaphylaxis Standards (Section 368 Implementation)

"FAA Emergency Medical Kit Rulemaking"

FAA proposed regulatory framework under the FAA Reauthorization Act governing airline emergency medical kits across all commercial passenger carriers serving Texas airports, addressing performance standards for treating nine in-flight emergencies including anaphylaxis.

TX Docket FAA-2026-4797
AnaphylaxisProposed Verified

Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act (Federal Proposal affecting Texas Air Travel)

"Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act"

Directs the FAA to require commercial airlines operating flights (including flights originating or landing in Texas) to carry at least two packs of epinephrine auto-injectors and ensure flight crewmembers are trained on symptom recognition and auto-injector administration.

TX S.1972
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

School Medication Amendments

"Utah School Medication Amendments (S.B. 104)"

Modifies provisions concerning the administration and handling of emergency and prescription rescue medications within K-12 school systems.

UT SB 104
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) Food Allergen Awareness and Person in Charge Demonstration of Knowledge

"Texas Food Establishment Rules Allergen Requirements"

Incorporates FDA Food Code standards mandating that the person in charge (PIC) demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens, prevent cross-contact, and ensure food employees receive allergy training pertinent to their duties.

TX 25 Tex. Admin. Code § 228.31
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Relating to the Possession and Administration of Epinephrine Delivery Systems by Certain Entities

"Epinephrine Delivery Systems Expansion Act"

Updates and broadens entity epinephrine authorization statutes to cover modern epinephrine delivery systems (such as nasal formulations) across public establishments including dining and hospitality spaces.

TX HB 163
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Texas Youth Camp Safety and Health Regulations - Health and First Aid Standards

"Texas Youth Camp Health and Safety Rules"

Establishes administrative standards for licensed youth camps in Texas regarding health records, camper medication management, first-aid coverage, and safe storage of prescription treatments such as auto-injectors and inhalers.

TX 25 Tex. Admin. Code § 265.15
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Epinephrine Delivery Device Update

"Epinephrine Modernization Bill"

A pending bill to replace the term 'auto-injector' with 'delivery device' across Texas statutes to ensure FDA-approved nasal sprays and other emerging technologies are legally recognized for emergency use.

TX SB 1619
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

House Bill 692

"School Nurse Notification Act"

Requires a school to notify parents if a nurse is not assigned to the school during all instructional hours.

Texas HB 692
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Required Reporting of Unassigned Administered Epinephrine

"DSHS Epinephrine Reporting Rule"

Schools must submit a report to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) no later than 10 business days after unassigned (stock) epinephrine is administered on campus.

Texas 25 Tex. Admin. Code § 37.607
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Texas HB 2283 (89th Legislature)

"Pending Childcare Epinephrine Training Bill"

Pending legislation that would explicitly make day-care centers responsible for training employees in the administration of an epinephrine delivery device.

Texas HB 2283
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers

"Texas Child Care Licensing Standards"

Requires childcare centers to maintain an individualized food allergy emergency plan for children with known allergies, including a list of allergens, symptoms, and specific steps to take during a reaction.

Texas 26 TAC 746.3817
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Child Care Services - Health and Safety

"Tennessee Child Care Medication Rules"

Establishes rules for medication storage in childcare settings. Emergency medications like Epi-Pens and inhalers must be kept in an unlocked container that is inaccessible to children but readily available to staff.

TN Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-04-01-.12
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0520-01-13-.03

"Administration of Medication in a School Setting"

Requires schools to follow specific guidelines for health care procedures and medication administration, including the development of Individual Health Plans (IHP) for students with chronic health issues, involving school nurses and transportation personnel.

Tennessee 0520-01-13-.03
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

School Health Services Rules (Transportation Scope)

"State Board of Education Rule 0520-01-13"

Mandates that schools have a procedure for emergency medical care and requires that "medication shall be stored in a secure location" but also references the self-carry statute.

Tennessee TN State Board of Education Rule 0520-01-13
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools

"State Board of Education Policy 4.203"

Mandates that each school district implement a plan to manage students with life-threatening food allergies, including staff training and emergency response protocols.

Tennessee Policy 4.203
AnaphylaxisFailed Verified

Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015

"Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act"

Proposed federal law to require airlines to carry epinephrine auto-injectors in emergency medical kits and train flight crews on recognizing and treating anaphylaxis.

South Dakota S.1972
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Labeling of Prepared and Processed Foods in South Dakota

"South Dakota Food Allergen Labeling Guidance"

Requires that major food allergens in prepared and processed foods be listed directly below the ingredient statement using a 'Contains:' statement.

SD SDSU Extension Guidance
Food AllergyAgency Guidance Verified

Labeling of Prepared and Processed Foods in South Dakota

"South Dakota Food Allergen Labeling Guidance"

Official guidance requiring that major food allergens be listed on prepared and processed foods, using a 'Contains:' statement followed by the specific allergens.

South Dakota SDSU Extension Guidance
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

School Transportation Training Requirements

"Bus Driver Training Regulation"

Requires school bus drivers to receive appropriate training at least once every five years. This training includes general safety and student management but lacks specific, frequent mandates for allergy and asthma emergency response.

SD ARSD 24:06
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025

"Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act"

A federal bill that would require the USDA to include food allergy awareness and management training for local school food service personnel participating in the National School Lunch Program.

South Dakota S. 1469
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Administering Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Policy Alert

"ASBSD Epinephrine Guidance"

Guidance provided to South Dakota school boards regarding the implementation of training for designated personnel before they are authorized to administer epinephrine.

SD ASBSD Policy Alert 2014
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Possession and Self-Administration of Prescription Medication

"2026 Self-Administration Update"

Updates and clarifies the requirements for students to carry and use asthma and anaphylaxis medications, emphasizing the need for a prescriber's school orders and parental authorization.

SD HB 1143
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025

"Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act"

A federal bill that would require local school food service personnel to receive annual training and certification on food allergies as part of the National School Lunch Program.

South Dakota S.1469
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Emergency Medical Services Regulations

"R.61-7"

Mandates the protocols for EMS providers who staff large-scale events (stadiums). It dictates that Basic Life Support (BLS) units must be equipped to handle respiratory distress and anaphylaxis.

South Carolina R.61-7
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Expansion of Emergency Meds

"House Bill 3894"

A bill to further expand the ability of schools and potentially other entities to maintain stock "undesignated" asthma medication (inhalers) in addition to epinephrine.

South Carolina H. 3894
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Retail Food Buildings and Facilities

"S.C. Regulation 61-25"

Requires the "Person in Charge" (PIC) at any food service operation, including stadium concessions, to be able to identify major food allergens and ensure staff are trained in allergen awareness to prevent cross-contact.

South Carolina R.61-25
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Order 2026-3-9: Allergy & Asthma Network v. Southwest Airlines

"DOT Southwest Allergy Ruling"

Clarifies that the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) requires airlines to provide accommodations, such as pre-boarding, for passengers with nut allergies, though it notes a lack of explicit federal guidance for non-nut food allergies.

South Carolina DOT Order 2026-3-9
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025

"Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act"

Proposed federal legislation to require annual food allergy training and certification for local school food service personnel.

South Carolina S.1469
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

South Carolina Food Allergen Training Requirements

"Food Safety Certification"

Requires food service managers to complete an approved food safety training program, which includes education on major food allergens, cross-contact prevention, and responding to allergic reactions.

SC S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-143
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Administration of Lifesaving Medications in Schools

"Epinephrine Update Bill"

Proposed legislation to clarify and expand the ability of school nurses and designated personnel to administer epinephrine to any individual on school premises believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, providing further liability protections.

SC H. 4122
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Wilderness Therapeutic Camps for Children

"Wilderness Camp Safety Standards"

Establishes health and safety standards for wilderness therapeutic camps, including requirements for medication management, staff training in emergency response, and the maintenance of health records for campers with chronic conditions.

SC S.C. Code Regs. § 114-600
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Licensure of Day Camps as Child Care Centers

"Day Camp Regulation"

Day camps that operate for three or more consecutive weeks are classified as Child Care Centers and must be licensed by the Department of Social Services, requiring them to follow strict medication storage and administration protocols.

SC S.C. Code Regs. § 114-500
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Retail Food Establishments Regulation

"SC Food Code"

Adopts the FDA Food Code which requires the 'Person in Charge' at a food establishment to demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens and ensure that employees are properly trained in allergen awareness and cross-contact prevention.

South Carolina S.C. Code Regs. 61-25
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Child Care Center Licensing Standards (Day Camps)

"Day Camp Licensing"

Day camps operating for three or more consecutive weeks are classified as child care centers and must be licensed by the Department of Social Services (DSS), requiring compliance with health and safety standards for medication administration.

South Carolina S.C. Code Regs. § 114-500
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Wilderness Therapeutic Camps for Children Regulations

"Wilderness Camp Licensing"

Establishes licensing standards for wilderness therapeutic camps, including requirements for health care, medication storage, and staff training to ensure the safety of children in remote settings.

South Carolina S.C. Code Regs. § 114-600
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

South Carolina Child Care Licensing Regulations: Health, Sanitation, and Safety

"DSS Child Care Regulations"

Mandates that childcare centers maintain health records for each child, including known allergies. It requires centers to have a written policy for handling medical emergencies and specific procedures for the storage and administration of medication.

South Carolina S.C. Code Regs. § 114-505
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Regulations for the Licensing of Child Care Centers: Nutrition and Food Service

"SC Child Care Nutrition Regulations"

Requires childcare centers to maintain records of children's food allergies and provide appropriate food substitutions. Centers must ensure that children with allergies are not served restricted foods.

South Carolina S.C. Code Regs. R. 114-508
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Regulations for the Licensing of Child Care Centers: Health, Sanitation and Safety

"SC Child Care Health Regulations"

Mandates that childcare centers have written policies for medical emergencies and medication administration. Staff must be trained in first aid, and medications must be stored safely but accessible for emergencies.

South Carolina S.C. Code Regs. R. 114-505
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

School Bus Safety Equipment

"Pending Bill H.3621 (School Bus Safety and Health)"

A proposed bill (tracked in recent sessions) aimed at enhancing bus safety. Legislative analysts have suggested amendments to include mandatory medical kits including epinephrine.

South Carolina H.3621
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

School Bus Operation

"SC Regulation 43-210 (School Bus Operation)"

General regulations for student transportation. While it covers safety and driver duties, it lacks specific, mandatory language requiring every bus to carry stock emergency allergy medications or for drivers to have mandatory epinephrine certification.

South Carolina S.C. Code Regs. 43-210
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Guidelines for Managing Life-Threatening Food Allergies in Schools

"SCDE Guidelines for Managing Life-Threatening Food Allergies"

Official state guidance for districts on creating Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and training staff. It explicitly includes school bus drivers as personnel who should be trained in recognizing symptoms and emergency response.

South Carolina South Carolina Department of Education
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

South Carolina Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools

"SCDE Food Allergy Guidelines"

Official guidance from the SC Department of Education (SCDE) and DHEC for school nurses and administrators on developing Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and 504 plans for students with food allergies, EoE, and Celiac disease.

South Carolina SCDE/DHEC Guidance
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Epinephrine Auto-injectors

"HB 4122"

Expands the ability to stock epinephrine beyond schools to "authorized entities" (e.g., restaurants, recreation camps, sports arenas). It allows these entities to acquire and provide epinephrine to individuals for emergency use and provides civil immunity.

South Carolina HB 4122
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Education -- Health and Safety of Pupils (Modernization)

"Student Asthma and Anaphylaxis Self-Carry Update"

Proposed bill to modernize student self-carry rights to explicitly include intranasal epinephrine and updated asthma rescue delivery methods.

RI H7896
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Administration of Life-Saving Medication in Schools Guidance

"SC SAFE Act Guidance"

Official state guidance providing protocols for the storage and administration of stock epinephrine in schools, including training requirements for non-medical staff.

South Carolina
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Relating to Education - School Bus Drivers and Monitors

"School Bus Epinephrine Administration Act"

Requires that trained school bus drivers and monitors be authorized to administer epinephrine auto-injectors to students experiencing an allergic reaction during transport.

Rhode Island H7617
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Southwest Airlines Order 2026-3-9 (ACAA Complaint Dismissal)

"Airline Allergy Preboarding Guidance"

U.S. DOT order clarifying that airlines must permit passengers with severe food allergies to preboard to wipe down seating areas to prevent contact reactions, as part of the Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights.

Rhode Island Order 2026-3-9
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

South Carolina School Emergency Protocols for Asthma and Anaphylaxis

"SC School Health Protocols"

Official state guidance requiring schools to maintain emergency protocols for responding to asthma attacks and anaphylactic reactions, including the maintenance of student health records.

SC SC Dept of Education Guidance
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Dillon's Law

"Dillon's Law"

Provides federal grants to states that allow trained individuals to administer epinephrine to anyone experiencing a life-threatening allergic reaction and provide civil liability protection.

South Carolina H.R.4851
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act

"Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act"

Amends the Child Nutrition Act to require food allergy identification and response training for school nutrition personnel participating in federal school meal programs.

South Carolina S.121
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Relating to Education – Health and Safety of Pupils

"H 7896"

Proposed legislation to require schools to maintain stock supplies of undesignated epinephrine and asthma rescue inhalers, and to ensure students can self-carry and self-administer these medications.

Rhode Island H 7896
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

An Act Relating to Education -- Health and Safety of Pupils

"School Emergency Medication Modernization Act"

Pending legislation that would mandate schools to stock undesignated epinephrine (including needle-free options) and asthma rescue inhalers with valved holding chambers. It also explicitly protects the rights of students to self-carry and self-administer their own prescribed emergency medications.

Rhode Island H7896 / S2855
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Public Place Epinephrine "May-Carry" Policy (2024 Update)

"Emergency Epinephrine in Public Places"

Official RIDOH guidance providing entities (like summer camps and restaurants) with the protocol for designating "authorized individuals" to administer epinephrine and the requirements for secure but accessible storage.

Rhode Island RIDOH Guidance
AnaphylaxisFailed Verified

Enhanced Restaurant Menu Warning Bill (Failed/Pending)

"Food Allergy Awareness in Food-Service Establishments"

Proposed to mandate a specific bold red warning on restaurant menus regarding food allergies and established civil penalties (up to $500) for restaurants failing to comply with warning requirements.

Rhode Island 2024-S 2622 / 2024-H 7325
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

An Act Relating to Education -- Health and Safety of Pupils

"Emergency Medication Modernization Act"

Proposed legislation to permit students diagnosed with asthma or at risk of anaphylaxis to carry and self-administer rescue inhalers and epinephrine, and expands the definition of epinephrine to include newer delivery methods like intranasal sprays.

Rhode Island H7896
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Rules and Regulations for Licensing of Recreational Facilities

"RI Recreational Facility Regulations"

Department of Health regulations for camps requiring basic health and safety standards, including food safety and emergency response procedures.

RI 216-RICR-50-10-3
Food AllergyProposed Verified

Regulations for the Licensing of Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)-Reimbursable Youth Camps

"CCAP Youth Camp Regulations"

Proposed regulations to govern youth camps that receive state child care assistance, focusing on health and safety standards for vulnerable populations.

RI 218-RICR-70-00-14
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

An Act Relating to Education -- Health and Safety of Pupils

"Epinephrine Nasal Spray and Stock Mandate Bill"

Proposed legislation to require schools to stock epinephrine, including newly approved nasal spray delivery systems, and to ensure school bus drivers and monitors are trained in their administration.

Rhode Island S 2855 / H 7617
AnaphylaxisFailed Verified

An Act Relating to Education -- Health and Safety of Pupils

"Student Self-Carry and Stock Medication Bill"

Proposed to mandate that schools maintain stock epinephrine and asthma rescue inhalers and explicitly permit students to self-carry and self-administer these life-saving medications.

RI S2855
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Family Child Care Home Regulations for Licensure

"RI Family Child Care Home Rules"

Requires family child care providers to maintain records of child allergies and medical conditions via physical exam forms and obtain parental permission to act in medical emergencies.

RI 214-RICR-40-00-2
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure

"Rhode Island Child Care Licensing Regulations"

Requires licensed child care centers to obtain individual care plans from health providers for children with food allergies, implement allergen protection measures, and obtain parental consent for posting allergy information.

RI 218-RICR-70-00-1
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Rhode Island Code of Regulations, Part 1, Section 214-RICR-40-00-1.8 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition

"Rhode Island Child Care Licensing Regulations"

Child care programs are required to protect children with food allergies from allergen contact. Programs must obtain parental consent to post allergy information in food preparation and child-use areas; if consent is denied, the information must be shared verbally with all staff and documented in the child's file.

Rhode Island 214-RICR-40-00-1.8
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure

"Rhode Island Child Care Licensing Regulations"

Requires licensed child care programs to implement policies to protect children with food allergies, including allergen avoidance and parental consent for posting allergy information.

Rhode Island 218-RICR-70-00-1
Food AllergyAgency Guidance Verified

Food Information for Schools

"RIDOH School Food Safety Guidance"

Provides specific food safety and allergen management guidance for school kitchens and cafeterias to prevent cross-contact and ensure safe meal service for students with food allergies and celiac disease.

Rhode Island RIDOH School Food Guidance
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Food Safety Allergen Awareness Program Regulations

"RIDOH Allergen Training Regulations"

Implements the Food Allergy Awareness Act by requiring ANSI-approved food safety manager certification that includes allergy awareness and mandates the use of RIDOH-approved posters in multiple languages.

Rhode Island 216-RICR-50-10-1
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

PA DOH/PDE "Guidelines for Management of Food Allergies in Schools"

"Department of Health Guidance - Allergy Management"

Official guidance from the PA Department of Education and Health providing a framework for Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and 504 plans for students with life-threatening allergies. Includes protocols for emergency response and avoiding cross-contact.

Pennsylvania PA DOH/PDE Guidelines
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

PA House Bill 1869 (2023-2024 Session)

"Food Allergy Awareness in Restaurants"

Would require food service establishments (including those in PA airports) to display food allergy awareness posters in staff areas and include allergy warnings on menus. It also encourages, but does not yet mandate, formal allergy training for all food handlers.

Pennsylvania HB 1869
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

14 CFR Part 382 (Air Carrier Access Act Regulations)

"Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel"

The ACAA prohibits airlines from discriminating against passengers with "physical or mental impairments" that substantially limit a major life activity (which includes breathing and immune system function). This includes food allergies and asthma. It requires airlines to allow passengers to board early to wipe down seats and requires the accommodation of medical devices like portable oxygen concentrators and nebulizers.

Pennsylvania 14 CFR Part 382
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Pennsylvania Guidelines for Management of Food Allergies in School Children

"PA School Allergy Guidelines"

Official state guidance providing a framework for schools to manage students with food allergies, including roles for staff, emergency care plans, and strategies to reduce allergen exposure in cafeterias and classrooms.

Pennsylvania
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Epinephrine Delivery System Update

"PA Epinephrine Delivery System Bills"

Bipartisan bills to update state statutes to include all FDA-approved epinephrine delivery systems, ensuring broader access to various epinephrine devices in schools.

Pennsylvania HB 1043 / HB 1044
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Food Allergy Awareness in Eating Establishments

"PA Food Allergy Dining Bill"

Proposed legislation to require restaurants to display food allergy awareness posters and include notices on menus regarding customer responsibility to inform staff of allergies.

Pennsylvania SB 106
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Epinephrine Delivery System Update

"Nasal Epinephrine Access Bill"

Updates the legal definition of 'epinephrine auto-injector' to 'epinephrine delivery system' to ensure that new FDA-approved formulations, such as nasal sprays, can be legally stocked and administered in schools and other public entities.

Pennsylvania HB 1044
Food AllergyPending Verified

Food Allergy Awareness in Public Eating Establishments

"Restaurant Allergy Awareness Act"

Requires restaurants to display food allergy awareness posters in staff areas and include a notice on menus advising customers to notify servers of allergies.

PA SB 106
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Updating Epinephrine Formulations for Schools and Entities

"Nasal Epinephrine Update Bill"

Updates existing laws to ensure that all FDA-approved epinephrine delivery methods, including recently approved nasal sprays, can be used in schools and other authorized settings.

PA HB (Shaffer 2025)
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Epinephrine Administration Guidance

"PA DOH School Epinephrine Guidance"

Official Department of Health guidance clarifying that school bus drivers and crossing guards may administer epinephrine if their employers permit it, and providing templates for emergency care plans.

Pennsylvania PA DOH Guidance
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Update to Epinephrine Delivery Formulations

"Nasal Epinephrine Update"

Updates statutory language to allow all FDA-approved epinephrine delivery systems, including recently approved nasal sprays, to be used in schools and other settings.

Pennsylvania Pending (Shaffer/Venkat)
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

House Bill 2117 (Asthma and Allergy Medication Access)

"School Asthma and Allergy Medication Act"

Expands the types of medications schools can stock and administer to include short-acting asthma medications (inhalers) and epinephrine delivery systems for students without individual prescriptions.

Pennsylvania H.B. 2117
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Update to Epinephrine Delivery Systems

"HB 1043"

Proposed legislation to update state law to include all FDA-approved epinephrine delivery systems (including nasal sprays) in school settings, rather than just auto-injectors.

Pennsylvania HB 1043
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

House Bill 2047

"Anaphylaxis Standardized Response Act"

A pending bill that would standardize emergency procedures for anaphylaxis across Oregon schools to ensure a consistent and rapid response to allergic reactions.

Oregon HB 2047
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Pennsylvania Guidelines for Management of Food Allergies in School Children

"PA School Food Allergy Guidelines"

Comprehensive state guidance for schools on managing food allergies, including the development of Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and 504 plans to ensure student safety and inclusion.

PA PA DOH Guidance 2011
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Administration of Short-Acting Asthma Medication and Epinephrine

"Asthma and Allergy Emergency Medication Bill"

Proposed legislation to expand the ability of school employees to administer short-acting asthma medications and epinephrine delivery systems to students in respiratory distress or anaphylaxis.

PA HB 2117
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Oregon Food Code

"Oregon Food Code - Allergen Postings"

Aligns with the FDA Food Code requiring the "Person in Charge" (PIC) of food operations in stadiums/venues to ensure that employees are routinely monitoring food temperatures and are knowledgeable about food allergy prevention and the "Big 9" allergens.

Oregon OAR 333-150-0000 (Section 2-103.11)
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Training for Emergency Glucagon and Epinephrine

"Epinephrine Training Standards"

Administrative rules defining the OHA-approved training courses for emergency epinephrine. It specifies that the training must include recognition of symptoms, dosage, and the requirement to call 911 immediately after administration.

Oregon OAR 333-055
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Emergency Administration of Epinephrine Rules

"OHA Epinephrine Training and Storage Rules"

These administrative rules define the OHA requirements for training, storage, and reporting when a public venue or entity chooses to carry stock epinephrine. It requires that the training cover the recognition of symptoms and the proper use of an auto-injector.

Oregon OAR 333-055-0000 to 333-055-0035
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Oregon Food Sanitation Rules

"Oregon Food Code"

Adopts the FDA Food Code which requires the person in charge of a food establishment to be aware of major food allergens and ensure employees are trained in food allergy awareness.

OR OAR 333-150-0000
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Outdoor Youth Programs: Administration

"Oregon Outdoor Youth Program Regulations"

Requires outdoor youth programs to comply with state safety regulations, though specific mandates for stock epinephrine in these settings are currently absent in state law.

Oregon OAR 419-460-0020
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Administration of Medication

"Oregon School Medication Rules"

Establishes administrative rules for school districts to manage medication, requiring training for designated personnel and ensuring that medication policies cover students during school-sponsored activities and transportation.

OR OAR 581-021-0037
AnaphylaxisPending Verified

Senate Bill 1

"Epinephrine Delivery Methods Bill"

Proposed legislation to allow for the provision of epinephrine in schools by methods other than injections, such as nasal sprays.

Oregon SB 1
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Pharmacist Dispensing of Epinephrine to Authorized Entities

"Epinephrine Dispensing Regulation"

Authorizes pharmacists to fill prescriptions for epinephrine auto-injectors issued to authorized entities (like stadiums or camps) rather than specific individuals.

Oklahoma OAC 535:10-9-14
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Child Care Program Regulations

Requires licensed child care centers to maintain written care plans for children with known food allergies.

Alabama Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-26-.04 Alabama Department of Human Resources
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Arizona Administrative Rules for Child Care Facilities

Requires childcare facilities to collect and maintain supplemental health information, including allergy details, for all enrolled children.

Arizona A.A.C. R9-5-502 Arizona Department of Health Services
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers - Food

Requires child care centers to develop and implement a written plan for the prevention of and response to food and allergic reactions.

Michigan Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8269a Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Preschools and Child Care Centers Regulations

Requires that food allergies or special dietary needs of children be known to all staff members.

Kansas Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-4-439 Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations

Requires food allergy and special diet information to be posted in food preparation areas while protecting child privacy.

Louisiana La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CLXV-309 Louisiana Department of Education
Food AllergyPending Verified

Food products; prohibiting use of certain substances

"Food Additive Prohibition Bill"

Prohibits the use of certain substances in food products and authorizes the State Board of Agriculture to issue orders for violations.

Oklahoma SB 4
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Model Policy: Student Self-Administration of Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Cystic Fibrosis Medication and Stocking of Epinephrine and Inhalers

"OSDE Model Medication Policy"

Provides a template for school districts to implement the Emerson Kate Cole Act, including requirements for storing at least two epinephrine injectors and two inhalers if the district elects to stock them.

Oklahoma OSDE Model Policy (Nov 2025)
AnaphylaxisAgency Guidance Verified

Model Policy for Student Self-Administration and Stocking

"OSDE Model Allergy Policy"

Official guidance from the Oklahoma State Department of Education providing a template for school districts to implement the Emerson Kate Cole Act, including procedures for stocking and administering emergency medications.

OK OSDE Guidance 2025
Food AllergyRegulation Verified

Child Care Services - Nutrition

"Oklahoma Childcare Food Allergy Regulation"

Requires childcare facilities to follow CACFP guidelines and manage dietary needs. While it mentions nutrition, it lacks specific mandates for anaphylaxis emergency plans or stock epinephrine in the childcare setting.

OK Okla. Admin. Code § 340:110-3-298
AnaphylaxisRegulation Verified

Emergency administration of anaphylaxis medication in public schools

"Oklahoma School Anaphylaxis Regulations"

Requires school districts that choose to stock epinephrine to adopt formal policies, including training for designated personnel, proper storage, and protocols for administration during an emergency.

OK Okla. Admin. Code § 210:10-1-21

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