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NY S09153

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/17/2018

Primary Sponsor

James Tedisco

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Public Health Law Section 3000-c to add police officers and peace officers to the list of "eligible persons" authorized to possess and administer epinephrine auto-injectors
  • Adds firefighters to the definition of eligible persons authorized to possess and administer epinephrine auto-injectors
  • Expands existing authorization that previously applied only to ambulance services, first responders, EMTs, schools, camps, and various public facilities
  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for the commissioner to adopt necessary regulations

Legislative Description

Authorizes certain law enforcement officers and firefighters to possess and administer epinephrine by use of an epinephrine auto-injector device.

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 9153A

10/31/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules8/17/2018

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