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MD HB420

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Julie Palakovich Carr

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Renames the Emergency Use Auto-Injectable Epinephrine Program to the Emergency Use Epinephrine Program

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance3/12/2025
Ways and Means1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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