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MD HB536

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pam Guzzone

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "auto-injectable epinephrine" to "emergency use epinephrine" to include any portable, disposable drug delivery device or product approved by the FDA that contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine for treating anaphylaxis

  • Renames the "Emergency Use Auto-Injectable Epinephrine Program" to the "Emergency Use Epinephrine Program" throughout Maryland law

  • Applies the updated terminology across multiple settings including public schools, nonpublic schools, child care providers, youth camps, food service facilities, and recreation/wellness facilities at higher education institutions

  • Maintains existing authorization for trained school personnel, certificate holders, and agents to administer emergency use epinephrine to individuals experiencing or believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Education and Health - Emergency Use Epinephrine - Alterations

Safety

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/22/2025

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