MA S1478

Requires the Department of Public Health to create regulations allowing businesses and other entities to obtain prescriptions for epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) to provide to anyone experiencing anaphylaxis, even without a prior diagnosis or prescription

Trained employees may administer epinephrine auto-injectors to individuals believed to be experiencing severe allergic reactions; untrained individuals may also administer with remote authorization from a physician or nurse practitioner via audio/video consultation

Provides liability protection from ordinary negligence for businesses, employees, prescribing healthcare professionals, and trainers involved in administering epinephrine under this program; protection does not cover gross, willful, or wanton negligence

Department of Public Health must adopt implementing regulations within 180 days, including mandatory incident reporting requirements, annual public reports on allergic reaction incidents, and training standards covering symptom recognition, storage, administration, and emergency follow-up

Authorizes the department to establish a voluntary certification program recognizing businesses that maintain allergy-friendly environments