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Epinephrine Access HealthcareEnactedState Checked 8/15/2026 Link Unconfirmed

Public health, authorized forms of single-dose epinephrine used by public schools and authorized entities expanded

Alabama Act 2026-561 (HB 533) 2026
MW
Primary Sponsor
Margie Wilcox

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Source AgencyAlabama Legislature
Last Updated2026-08-15
Last Verified2026-08-15
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Official Source URL https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/ Link Unconfirmed — this source may not match this law

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Summary

Expands the definition of epinephrine to "epinephrine delivery systems" to include needle-free options (like nasal sprays) for use by schools and the general public in emergencies.

Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It

Core Patient Populations

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Patients who rely on timely access to emergency epinephrine.

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Legislative Timeline

Legislative Session2026 Regular Session
Introduced2026-03-03

Votes & Legislative History

Legislative History & Resources

Committee HistoryPassed House 2026-04-07; Passed Senate 2026-04-16; Signed by Governor 2026-04-17.
Legislative HistoryIntroduced, passed both chambers with bipartisan support, signed into law April 2026.

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Signed Into Law
Epinephrine AccessEnacted
Signed into Law
Verified Checked 9/25/2026 Link Unconfirmed Education

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Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-09-25
Signed Into Law
Epinephrine AccessEnacted
Signed into Law
Verified Checked 9/24/2026 Link Unconfirmed Education

Stock Epinephrine in Schools Law - Arizona

Arizona law allowing/mandating stock epinephrine in schools. Dept. of Education; school and school-related events; standing order from Chief Medical Officer; legislature may fund 2 juvenile + 2 adult doses; school nurse/staff administer; up to 4 doses.

AZ Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 15-157 (2013, amended 2016)
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Official Government Source Verified 2026-09-24

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