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MO HB1568

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

Keith Frederick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows physicians to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of authorized entities (restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, sports arenas) for emergency use.

  • Permits trained employees or agents of authorized entities to provide or administer epinephrine auto-injectors to any individual believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis or prescription.

  • Requires persons administering epinephrine auto-injectors to complete anaphylaxis training initially and every two years, covering symptom recognition, storage and administration procedures, and emergency follow-up.

  • Provides immunity from ordinary negligence liability for authorized entities, their employees, physicians, trainers, and persons using the auto-injectors, except in cases of gross, willful, or wanton negligence.

  • Requires authorized entities to report each epinephrine administration incident to the Department of Health and Senior Services, with the department publishing annual summaries without identifying information.

Legislative Description

Establishes the requirements for certain authorized entities to stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency administration

Last Action

Perfected by Consent - Pursuant to House Rules (H)

3/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/27/2014
Health Care Policy2/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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