CT SB01073

Expands the definition of "emergency medical services personnel" to include emergency medical responders in addition to emergency medical technicians and paramedics, effective October 1, 2023.

Requires trained emergency medical services personnel to administer epinephrine using automatic prefilled cartridge injectors when deemed necessary, and mandates all licensed or certified ambulances be equipped with epinephrine.

Creates new requirements for "first responders" (police officers, firefighters, and private employer firefighters) to receive training in epinephrine administration according to national standards recognized by the Commissioner of Public Health.

Requires all first responders who have received epinephrine training to administer epinephrine when necessary and mandates all vehicles operated by first responders be equipped with epinephrine injectors or equipment.

All training must be provided by organizations designated by the Commissioner of Public Health.