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CT SB00257

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Harding

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to administer intranasal glucagon to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) emergencies
  • Establishes the same authorization framework for intranasal glucagon as currently exists for opioid antagonists (such as naloxone)
  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to expand EMT scope of practice for this emergency medication
  • Introduced by Senator Harding (30th District) and referred to the Public Health Committee

Legislative Description

An Act Permitting Emergency Medical Technicians To Administer Intranasal Glucagon.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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