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FL S1122
Bill
Status
2/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Expands emergency allergy treatment law from insect stings only to all severe allergic reactions including food and other allergens.
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Authorizes licensed health care practitioners to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors to authorized entities (restaurants, camps, sports leagues, theme parks, and schools) for emergency use.
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Allows certified individuals to administer epinephrine auto-injectors to persons experiencing severe allergic reactions regardless of prior diagnosis or prescription.
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Permits uncertified individuals to administer auto-injectors under remote authorization from a health care practitioner via audio or video consultation, with auto-injectors stored in locked, secure containers.
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Provides civil liability immunity under s. 768.13 to health care practitioners, pharmacists, certified individuals, trainers, and uncertified persons who administer epinephrine auto-injectors in compliance with the law.
Legislative Description
Emergency Allergy Treatment
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1131 (Ch. 2014-141)
4/28/2014