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AZ SB1079

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

David Bradley

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-first Legislature - Second Regular Session (2014)

AI Summary

  • Allows authorized health care providers to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of authorized entities (restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, sports arenas) for emergency use at those locations.

  • Permits trained employees and agents of authorized entities to provide or administer epinephrine auto-injectors to any individual believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether that person has a prescription or prior allergy diagnosis.

  • Requires employees designated to handle epinephrine auto-injectors to complete anaphylaxis training covering recognition of allergic reactions, proper storage and administration procedures, and emergency follow-up protocols.

  • Establishes immunity from civil liability for authorized entities, trained individuals, health care providers, and training organizations for administration or failure to administer epinephrine auto-injectors, except in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional wrongdoing.

  • Requires authorized entities to report each incident involving administration of epinephrine auto-injectors to the Arizona Department of Health Services, which must publish an annual summary report.

Legislative Description

Epinephrine autoinjectors; authorized use; entities

Last Action

Referred to Senate HHS Committee

1/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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