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MD HB420
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julie Palakovich Carr
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AI Summary
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Replaces the term "auto-injectable epinephrine" with "emergency use epinephrine" throughout Maryland law to include any FDA-approved portable drug delivery device or product containing a premeasured single dose of epinephrine for treating anaphylaxis
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Renames the Emergency Use Auto-Injectable Epinephrine Program to the Emergency Use Epinephrine Program
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Applies the updated terminology across multiple settings including public schools, nonpublic schools, child care providers, youth camps, food service facilities, recreation and wellness facilities at higher education institutions, and naturopathic medicine practice
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Maintains existing authorization for trained personnel to administer emergency epinephrine to individuals experiencing or believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, with civil liability protections for good-faith administration
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Effective date: June 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Education and Health - Emergency Use Epinephrine - Alterations
Reports
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 711
5/20/2025