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NJ A3067

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Don Guardian

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes individuals with a valid prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) to administer the device to anyone appearing to suffer from anaphylaxis or other serious conditions treatable with epinephrine

  • Extends authorization to parents who possess an auto-injector prescribed for their minor child to use the device on others in emergencies

  • Provides civil liability protection for individuals who administer epinephrine in good faith and without charging a fee under their personal prescription

  • Amends the existing "Epinephrine Access and Emergency Treatment Act" (P.L.2015, c.215) which previously only authorized administration by those who completed an approved educational program

  • Liability protection excludes cases involving willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness

Legislative Description

Extends "Epinephrine Access and Emergency Treatment Act" to include administration of epinephrine auto-injector devices by individuals in possession of devices pursuant to personal prescriptions.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Health1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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