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Elijah's Law

This bill establishes food allergy safety and anaphylaxis response protocols in licensed child care centers and family day care homes.

Allows individuals with personal epinephrine prescriptions to administer to others in emergencies.

NJ Menu Allergen Disclosure Bill

Requires food service businesses to provide clear and conspicuous written notice of major food allergens (as defined by 21 U.S.C. 321(qq)) that the business knows or reasonably should know are contained as ingredients in each menu item, including temporary menu items. Information may be provided on the menu, via a QR code linking to a website, or on other written materials (separate menu, chart, grid, or booklet). Businesses must use common/usual allergen names or standardized icons approved by the Commissioner of Health. Exempts prepackaged foods subject to federal labeling. The Commissioner of Health shall adopt rules and regulations to implement. Takes effect the first day of the 13th month after enactment.

New Jersey Restaurant Allergen Disclosure Act (S.3394/A.4826)

S.3394/A.4826 requires New Jersey food service businesses to provide clear and conspicuous written notice of major food allergens (the top 9) that they know or reasonably should know are contained in each menu item, including temporary menu items. Disclosure may be on the menu, via a QR code linking to a website, or on separate written materials. More than 950,000 New Jersey residents live with food allergies, yet restaurants are currently not required to clearly disclose allergens.

This bill expands the types of epinephrine devices permitted in schools and camps to include nasal sprays.

Requires certified school nurses to create individualized health care plans for students with severe allergies.

SponsorSen. Robert W. Singer, Sen. Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.

Epinephrine Modernization Act

Amends existing school health laws to clarify that 'epinephrine' includes both auto-injectable devices and nasal spray formats, ensuring schools can stock modern delivery methods for treating anaphylaxis.

Elijah's Law

Requires the state to establish a comprehensive anaphylaxis policy for all childcare facilities. It mandates the development of emergency protocols, including guidelines for weight-based epinephrine administration, staff training, and individual emergency healthcare plans for children with known allergies.

Massachusetts Stock Epinephrine Bill

This pending bill would require all schools to maintain a stock supply of non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors. It mandates that the Department of Public Health create regulations for storage in unlocked locations and staff training.

Epinephrine Delivery Systems Update

A pending bill that updates existing school health statutes to replace the term 'epinephrine auto-injectors' with 'epinephrine delivery systems.' This change is intended to allow schools to stock newer, needle-free epinephrine options such as nasal sprays.

School Epinephrine Administration Expansion Bill

Legislative bill to explicitly codify into the General Laws the authority for school districts and non-public schools to register to train unlicensed school personnel to administer epinephrine auto-injectors during school hours and school-sponsored events when a nurse is not immediately available.

Elijah's Law

Establishes 'Elijah's Law' for Missouri, requiring licensed child care facilities to adopt allergy prevention and emergency response policies, and explicitly adds child care facilities to authorized entities allowed to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors.

Expands coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to include medically necessary food and associated equipment and supplies. Defines medically necessary food as specially formulated and processed products (e.g., nutritional formulas) prescribed by health care practitioners for individuals with special dietary requirements due to certain digestive or metabolic disorders or conditions.

SponsorRep. James P. McGovern [D-MA-2] (Democratic)

Mandates the Cabinet for Health and Family Services add alpha-gal syndrome to the state list of noncommunicable diseases that healthcare providers and facilities must report.

Enables trained and authorized school personnel to administer epinephrine.

Ensures safe medication administration including epinephrine in emergencies.

Enables trained and authorized school personnel to administer epinephrine.

Allows police to receive, possess, and administer epinephrine auto-injectors.