"HB 1608 Anaphylaxis Update"
Anaphylaxis—Policy and Guidelines (Amendment)
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Summary
Directs the Secretary of Health to update anaphylaxis guidelines. It requires schools to maintain an anaphylaxis policy and plan, and clarifies that schools may maintain a stock of epinephrine autoinjectors via a standing order.
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.
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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