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MA H2500
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Moakley
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires employees to complete anaphylaxis training from a nationally recognized organization or department-approved trainer before administering epinephrine
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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
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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