HB4462 - Epinephrine Auto-Injector Act

• Permits health care practitioners to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of authorized entities (such as restaurants, sports venues, camps, colleges, and youth organizations) for use in emergency situations.

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

• Requires completion of anaphylaxis training by a nationally recognized organization before personnel can provide or administer epinephrine auto-injectors; training valid for 2 years.

• Authorizes State Police officers and local police officers to carry and administer epinephrine auto-injectors after completing optional advanced training, with liability protection for good faith administration.

• Expands School Code provisions to allow schools to maintain supplies of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors and permits school nurses and trained personnel to administer them to students and others experiencing suspected anaphylaxis without prior authorization.