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AZ HB2831

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2020

Primary Sponsor

Russell Bowers

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2020)

AI Summary

  • Allows first responders (law enforcement, firefighters, ambulance attendants) trained in administering epinephrine to give injections to persons believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis under a physician's standing order.

  • Grants immunity from professional liability and criminal prosecution to physicians, naturopathic physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners issuing standing orders and first responders administering epinephrine, except in cases of wanton or willful neglect.

  • Specifies that immunity applies only when persons act with reasonable care and in good faith, and clarifies that the law does not create a duty for first responders to administer epinephrine.

  • Defines "ambulance attendant" as emergency medical technicians, paramedics, or emergency medical responders employed by ambulance services.

  • Defines "first responder" as law enforcement officers, firefighters, or ambulance attendants.

Legislative Description

Epinephrine injections; first responders; immunity

Immunity

Last Action

Senate consent calendar

3/16/2020

Full Bill Text

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