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Epinephrine in Public Places

Pennsylvania HB 240 2023
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Primary Sponsor
Tarah Probst

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Source AgencyPennsylvania General Assembly
Last Updated2026-07-21
Last Verified2026-08-13
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Last checked: 2026-11-07 Last changed: 2026-08-13 approved

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Summary

Authorizes public entities such as restaurants and recreation camps to maintain stock epinephrine auto-injectors and provides liability protection for their use in emergencies.

Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It

Core Patient Populations

[object Object] Anaphylaxis

People at risk of life-threatening anaphylaxis.

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Legislative Timeline

Legislative Session2023-2024 Regular Session
Introduced2023-03-09
CommitteeHealth

Votes & Legislative History

Legislative History & Resources

Committee HistoryReferred to Health; Passed House Jun 2023.
Legislative HistoryIntroduced Mar 9, 2023; Passed House Jun 27, 2023; Referred to Senate Health and Human Services.

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AnaphylaxisRegulation
Regulation
Checked 11/7/2026 Source Active Child Care

Public Access to Epinephrine Rule

Auto-injectable epinephrine use by an authorized entity

Allows authorized entities (including restaurants, sports arenas, and camps) to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use, provided they complete training and follow storage guidelines.

Arkansas 20 CAR § 201-107
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Signed Into Law
AnaphylaxisEnacted
Signed into Law
Checked 11/7/2026 Source Active Education

Alex's Law

Prescription Asthma Inhalers and Auto-Injectable Epinephrine in Schools

Authorizes schools to stock epinephrine and albuterol inhalers and allows students to self-carry and self-administer these medications with proper documentation.

Arkansas Act 851 of 2019
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AnaphylaxisRegulation
Regulation
Checked 11/7/2026 Source Active Public Accommodations

Public Access to Epinephrine

Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Public Access to Auto-Injectable Epinephrine

Allows authorized entities to acquire and maintain a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine for emergency use, provided that users complete training.

Arkansas 007.01.16 Ark. Code R. 001
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