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HI SB2660
Bill
Status
1/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Malama Solomon
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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