Senate Bill No. 884 Summary

• Qualified employees (age 18+) of the Department of Children and Families Wilderness School may administer epinephrine via premeasured autoinjectors to children experiencing presumed allergic reactions without a written medical order, provided parental authorization is obtained in writing beforehand.

• "Appropriately trained" employees must complete training on injectable medication administration and participate in training within the preceding 12 months conducted by a pharmacist, physician, nurse, or physician assistant covering allergic reaction recognition and anaphylaxis response procedures.

• The department director must maintain epinephrine autoinjectors on-site for emergency first aid purposes for children without prior written medical authorization and ensure proper storage, labeling, and record-keeping consistent with state regulations.

• Qualified employees administering epinephrine are granted civil immunity for injuries resulting from ordinary negligence, but immunity does not apply to gross, willful, or wanton negligence.

• The act is effective from passage.