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MA H590
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Gordon
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AI Summary
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Requires each school in Massachusetts to maintain a stock supply of non-patient specific epinephrine (epi-pens) for use during anaphylactic emergencies, subject to appropriation
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Mandates the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations requiring stock epinephrine be stored in easily accessible unlocked locations, with quantity based on school population
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Requires authorized personnel administering epinephrine to complete training requirements, including use of epinephrine dose calculation devices, with regular inventory checks for expiration and replacement
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Provides civil liability immunity to school nurses and other authorized individuals who administer epinephrine in good faith during suspected anaphylactic reactions, extending immunity to their employing school districts
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Funds the epinephrine supply through surcharges assessed on surcharge payors as defined under Chapter 118E, rather than school district budgets
Legislative Description
Relative to emergency stock supply of epinephrine in schools
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
10/2/2025