HB 2601 Summary

• Allows authorized health care providers to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of authorized entities (restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, sports arenas) where allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present.

• Permits authorized entities to stock and maintain epinephrine auto-injector supplies in readily accessible locations, with designated employees responsible for storage and oversight.

• Requires employees, agents, or trained individuals to complete anaphylaxis training covering recognition of severe allergic reactions, storage/administration procedures, and emergency follow-up before providing or administering epinephrine auto-injectors.

• Authorizes trained individuals to provide epinephrine auto-injectors to anyone believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis for self-administration, or to administer the injection directly, regardless of prior prescription or allergy diagnosis.

• Provides liability immunity for authorized entities, employees, trained individuals, health care providers, and training organizations for ordinary negligence in administering, providing, or failing to administer epinephrine auto-injectors in accordance with the law; effective November 1, 2014.