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MA H2500

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Moakley

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes entities where allergens may be present (restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, colleges, universities, sports arenas) to acquire and stock epinephrine autoinjectors from department-approved wholesalers

  • Allows trained employees at authorized entities to administer epinephrine autoinjectors to anyone experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether the person has a prescription or prior allergy diagnosis

  • Requires employees to complete anaphylaxis training from a nationally recognized organization or department-approved trainer before administering epinephrine

  • Provides liability protection for authorized entities and trained employees for injuries resulting from administration or failure to administer epinephrine, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct

  • Mandates reporting of each epinephrine administration incident to the Department of Public Health, which must publish annual summary reports

Legislative Description

Relative to increasing access to epinephrine

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4607

10/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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