HB 2689 Summary

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

• Permits authorized entities to stock and maintain supplies of epinephrine auto-injectors in readily accessible, secure locations for emergency use.

• Requires employees, agents, or other individuals who handle epinephrine auto-injectors to complete anaphylaxis training covering symptom recognition, storage and administration procedures, and emergency follow-up protocols.

• Authorizes trained individuals to provide or administer epinephrine auto-injectors to anyone believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis without regard to prior prescription or allergy diagnosis.

• Provides liability immunity for authorized entities, health care providers, trained individuals, and training organizations against ordinary negligence claims related to provision or administration of epinephrine auto-injectors under this law; effective November 1, 2014.