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CT HB05182

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2020

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Public Health and Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection must jointly study the feasibility of authorizing all first responders to carry and administer epinephrine cartridge injectors
  • "First responder" includes peace officers, firefighters (public and private), ambulance drivers, and emergency medical services personnel
  • "Epinephrine cartridge injector" means automatic, prefilled cartridge injectors or similar equipment used to deliver epinephrine in standard doses for emergency allergic reaction response
  • Joint report due to General Assembly committees on public health and emergency services by January 1, 2021, detailing study outcomes
  • Act becomes effective upon passage

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring A Study Regarding Allowing First Responders To Carry And Administer Epinephrine Cartridge Injectors.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/06

2/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/19/2020

Full Bill Text

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