Childcare Epinephrine Requirement Act - New York (Pending)
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Summary
New York bill S8587A requiring child day care centers to have epinephrine devices and staff trained to use them on site in case of anaphylaxis or other severe allergic reaction.
Full Description
NY S8587A requires child day care centers to have epinephrine devices and staff trained to use them on site in case of anaphylaxis or other severe allergic reaction. The bill was referred to the Health Committee on January 7, 2026, and was amended and recommitted to Health on May 20, 2026. This bill strengthens New York's existing Elijah's Law by requiring (rather than merely permitting) stock epinephrine and staff training in childcare settings.
Key Provisions
Requires child day care centers to stock epinephrine devices; mandates staff training on recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis; ensures on-site emergency preparedness for severe allergic reactions in childcare settings.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Patients who rely on timely access to emergency epinephrine.
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Votes & Legislative History
Public Access to Epinephrine
Public Access to Epinephrine Act
Allows authorized entities, including camps and sports venues, to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for emergency use on individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis.
Stock supply and emergency administration of epinephrine
Requires schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine and establish protocols for managing students with life-threatening allergies.
Authority to obtain and use an epinephrine auto-injector or stock albuterol
Provides legal authority for schools to obtain and use stock epinephrine and albuterol for students experiencing anaphylaxis or respiratory distress.
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