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AZ HB2831
Bill
Status
2/27/2020
Primary Sponsor
Russell Bowers
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Defines "ambulance attendant" as emergency medical technicians, paramedics, or emergency medical responders employed by ambulance services.
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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