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MI HB5668

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Lyons

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for auto-injectable epinephrine prescriptions beyond school boards to include "authorized entities" such as restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, and sports arenas where allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present.

  • Allows trained employees or agents of authorized entities to provide or administer auto-injectable epinephrine to individuals believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether they have a prior prescription or allergy diagnosis.

  • Requires employees administering epinephrine to complete an initial anaphylaxis training program and refresher training every 2 years, conducted by nationally recognized organizations or department-approved persons, covering recognition of allergic reactions, storage and administration procedures, and emergency follow-up.

  • Provides immunity from civil liability for prescribers, pharmacists, authorized entities, trained individuals, and training organizations when administering or failing to administer epinephrine in accordance with the law, except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct.

  • Requires authorized entities to store epinephrine in readily accessible locations, designate a responsible employee for oversight, and submit incident reports to the department, which shall publish annual summaries of all reported incidents.

Legislative Description

Health; emergency response; auto-injectable epinephrine; allow prescribers to prescribe and pharmacists to dispense to authorized entities under certain circumstances and limit liability. Amends sec. 17744a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17744a) & adds sec. 17744b.

Occupations, pharmacists

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

9/30/2014

Committee Referrals

Health Policy6/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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