HI HB1948

Authorizes health care providers to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors to authorized entities (restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, sports arenas) for emergency stock supplies, with pharmacists dispensing pursuant to such prescriptions.

Trained employees or agents of authorized entities may provide epinephrine auto-injectors for self-administration or administer them to any individual believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior prescription or allergy diagnosis.

Requires all individuals administering or providing epinephrine auto-injectors to complete anaphylaxis training from nationally-recognized organizations covering symptom recognition, storage and administration procedures, and emergency follow-up, with recertification every two years.

Schools may only acquire epinephrine auto-injectors through remote authorization by a licensed health care provider after consultation via audio, tele-video, or electronic communication, with auto-injectors stored in locked, secure containers.

Provides civil liability immunity for authorized entities, trained individuals, health care providers, and training organizations for administration or failure to administer epinephrine auto-injectors, except in cases of gross negligence or wanton acts; requires reporting of administration incidents to the state Department of Health.