"Dillon's Law"
Dillon's Law (Good Samaritan Epinephrine Act)
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Summary
Provides legal protection to trained Good Samaritans who administer epinephrine in emergencies, particularly in schools, to reduce preventable deaths from anaphylaxis.
Full Description
Bipartisan bill expanding access to epinephrine by legally protecting trained individuals who administer epinephrine in good faith during emergencies. Named after Dillon Mueller. Addresses legal gaps that delay epinephrine administration in schools.
Key Provisions
Provides Good Samaritan legal protection for epinephrine administration. Covers trained individuals acting in good faith. Reduces delays in school settings. Aims to prevent anaphylaxis deaths.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Patients who rely on timely access to emergency epinephrine.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
Relating to requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems
Proposed legislation to require first responders to be trained in the administration of epinephrine delivery systems and to maintain such systems while on duty.
Needle-Free Epinephrine Bill
Use of Epinephrine Nasal Spray in Schools
Proposed legislation to expand the definition of 'epinephrine delivery systems' in schools to include nasal sprays and other needle-free products.
Elijah's Law Expansion
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring epinephrine devices for anaphylaxis and staff trained to use them at child day care centers
Proposed legislation to require child day care centers to maintain on-site epinephrine devices and ensure staff are trained in their use.
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