Extends Epinephrine Access and Emergency Treatment Act to personal prescription holders
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Summary
Allows individuals with personal epinephrine prescriptions to administer to others in emergencies.
Full Description
Extends the Epinephrine Access and Emergency Treatment Act to include administration by individuals in possession of devices pursuant to personal prescriptions, providing legal protections for good faith actions. Introduced January 9, 2024.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People at risk of life-threatening anaphylaxis.
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Legislative Timeline
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.
Alex's Law
Student Self-Carry and Administration
Allows students to carry and self-administer life-saving medication on school premises, school buses, and during school activities with proper medical and parental authorization.
School Stocking Law
School Epinephrine and Albuterol Stocking
Permits schools to stock and administer emergency epinephrine and albuterol, requiring training for designated personnel and established emergency protocols.
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