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AZ HB2615

Bill

Status

Passed

4/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joanne Osborne

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Allows first responders trained in administering epinephrine injections to administer them to persons experiencing anaphylaxis under a standing order from a licensed physician, naturopathic physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.

  • Provides immunity from professional liability and criminal prosecution for physicians, naturopathic physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who issue standing orders for epinephrine administration, and for first responders who administer epinephrine under those orders, except in cases of wanton or willful neglect.

  • Defines "first responder" as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or ambulance attendant, including emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and emergency medical responders employed by ambulance services.

  • Does not create a duty or standard of care requiring first responders to administer epinephrine injections.

Legislative Description

Epinephrine injections; first responders immunity

Immunity

Last Action

Chapter 165

4/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2021
Health and Human Services2/12/2021
Rules1/28/2021
Health and Human Services1/27/2021

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