HB2785 Summary

• Allows authorized health care providers to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of authorized entities (such as restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, and sports arenas).

• Permits authorized entities to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors for use during medical emergencies, with designated trained employees responsible for storage and maintenance.

• Authorizes trained employees and agents of authorized entities to provide epinephrine auto-injectors to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis for self-administration, or to administer the injectors directly, regardless of prior diagnosis or prescription status.

• Requires training completion by employees/agents before dispensing or administering epinephrine auto-injectors, covering recognition of severe allergic reactions, storage/administration standards, and emergency procedures.

• Provides liability immunity from ordinary negligence (but not gross/willful/wanton negligence) to authorized entities, health care providers, trained individuals, and training organizations involved in providing epinephrine auto-injectors; effective November 1, 2014.