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Anaphylaxis Child CareProposedState Checked 11/5/2026 Official Source

"Elijah's Law"

Elijah's Law Expansion

New York S8587A 2025

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Source AgencyNew York State Senate
Last Updated2026-11-04
Last Verified2026-11-05
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Official Source URL https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8587/amendment/A Link Unconfirmed — this source may not match this law (Blocked)

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Last checked: 2026-11-05 approved

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Summary

Amends public health law to require epinephrine devices and trained staff at child day care centers, building upon the original Elijah's Law.

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 Session2025-2026 Session
Introduced2025-01-01
CommitteeHealth Committee

Votes & Legislative History

Legislative History & Resources

Committee HistoryIntroduced and referred to Health
Legislative HistoryIntroduced 2025

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AnaphylaxisRegulation
Regulation
Checked 11/6/2026 Source Active Child Care

Public Access to Epinephrine Rules

Rules Pertaining to Public Access to Auto-Injectable Epinephrine

Authorizes 'authorized entities' (including camps, restaurants, and sports arenas) to acquire, store, and administer auto-injectable epinephrine to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, provided they meet training and storage requirements.

Arkansas 20 CAR § 201-102
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Food AllergyRegulation
Regulation
Checked 11/6/2026 Source Active Child Care

Youth Facility Health Records Rule

Health record maintenance for youth facilities

Requires youth facilities to maintain health records for youth, including allergy information and current medications, and ensures that all medical equipment (like inhalers and epinephrine) is transferred securely with the youth.

Arkansas 9 CAR § 100-432
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AnaphylaxisRegulation
Regulation
Checked 11/5/2026 Source Active Education

Public Access to Epinephrine Rule

Public Access to Auto-Injectable Epinephrine

Authorizes schools, childcare facilities, and camps to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use by trained personnel.

Arkansas Act 1108 of 2015
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