CA AB1172

Authorizes adult residential facilities and adult day programs to allow trained administrators or volunteer employees to administer intranasal emergency antiseizure medication to clients diagnosed with seizures, seizure disorders, or epilepsy during seizure emergencies, upon request from the client or their authorized representative

Requires the State Department of Social Services to establish minimum training standards by January 1, 2028, developed in consultation with epilepsy organizations and the California Medical Association, covering seizure recognition, medication administration, and emergency follow-up procedures

Mandates that facilities maintain a seizure action plan for each client receiving this care, including written authorization from the client, health care provider instructions on dosage and administration, storage requirements, and protocols for post-seizure observation

Provides liability protections and indemnification for administrators and authorized volunteers who administer medication in good faith, shielding them from civil liability, criminal prosecution, and professional review, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct

Allows administrators and volunteers to rescind their offer to administer medication at any time without penalty or retaliation, and requires facilities to notify clients when no trained personnel are available to coordinate alternative care