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HI SB2660

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Malama Solomon

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes licensed health care providers to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of authorized entities such as restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, and sports arenas for emergency use.

  • Allows trained employees or agents of authorized entities to provide or administer epinephrine auto-injectors to any individual believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis or prescription.

  • Requires individuals administering epinephrine auto-injectors to complete anaphylaxis training biannually covering recognition of allergic reactions, storage and administration procedures, and emergency follow-up protocols.

  • Provides immunity from civil liability for authorized entities, health care providers, trained individuals, and training organizations administering or providing epinephrine auto-injectors, except in cases of gross negligence or wanton acts.

  • Permits public schools to make epinephrine auto-injectors available to untrained individuals upon remote authorization from a licensed health care provider via audio, video, or electronic communication, with proper secure storage requirements.

Legislative Description

Epinephrine Auto-injectors; Emergency Administration

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.

2/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor2/13/2014
Health1/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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