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MO SB26

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Sater

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Physicians may prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors to "authorized entities" (restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, sports arenas) where allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present

  • Trained employees or agents may provide or administer epinephrine auto-injectors to anyone they believe in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether that person has a prescription or prior allergy diagnosis

  • Parental consent is required before administering to children 12 years or younger, unless the parent is not present and the child is in imminent danger

  • Training must be completed initially and every two years thereafter, covering recognition of anaphylaxis symptoms, storage and administration procedures, and emergency follow-up

  • Authorized entities, their employees, prescribing physicians, and training providers receive immunity from liability for ordinary negligence, though not for reckless or willful conduct

Legislative Description

Establishes requirements for authorized entities to stock epinephrine (EPI) auto-injectors for use in emergencies

Last Action

Hearing Conducted H Health and Mental Health Policy Committee

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Health and Mental Health4/15/2015
Veterans' Affairs and Health1/15/2015

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