CO HB1283

Allows public schools to obtain stock supplies of albuterol inhalers that school nurses or trained personnel may administer to students experiencing respiratory distress, similar to existing epinephrine auto-injector provisions.

Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules by December 31, 2020 for inhaler administration in schools, including education and training standards and a requirement that at least two designated school personnel per school be trained to recognize respiratory distress symptoms.

Permits authorized entities (recreation camps, amusement parks, sports arenas, etc.) to obtain and maintain stock supplies of inhalers with standing orders from licensed physicians, and allows these entities to accept monetary donations to purchase inhalers.

Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for schools, school districts, employees, authorized entities, and medical professionals who administer or prescribe inhalers in good faith in accordance with the law, provided they do not engage in willful or wanton conduct.

Expands existing definitions and protections in Colorado law regarding epinephrine auto-injectors to also cover bronchodilator inhalers, and clarifies that administering inhalers is not the practice of medicine.