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MA S363

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barry Finegold

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Trained school staff would be permitted to administer glucagon to students experiencing severe hypoglycemia when a school nurse is not available, following the student's Diabetes Medical Management Plan or health provider's orders
  • Written parental or guardian consent is required before school staff can administer emergency glucagon to a student
  • School staff who administer glucagon in good faith are protected from civil liability and disciplinary action, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct
  • Non-nurse staff administering glucagon would not be considered to be practicing nursing, and participation in training must be voluntary
  • Department of Public Health must promulgate regulations governing emergency glucagon administration within 180 days of enactment

Legislative Description

Increasing access to emergency diabetes management medication

Last Action

Accompanied S342

9/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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