SB 542 Summary

• Permits physicians to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors to authorized entities (restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, sports arenas) for storage in locked Emergency Public Access Stations (EPAS) that allow lay rescuers to consult with physicians via audio, televideo, or electronic communication before accessing injectors.

• Authorizes licensed practitioners (allopathic physicians, osteopathic physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses) to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of authorized entities, with only state-licensed pharmacists allowed to dispense them.

• Requires employees, agents, and other individuals who provide or administer epinephrine auto-injectors to complete anaphylaxis training conducted by nationally recognized organizations or Board of Pharmacy-approved entities, covering symptom recognition, storage and administration standards, and emergency follow-up procedures.

• Provides immunity from ordinary negligence liability for authorized entities, employees, agents, trained individuals, prescribing practitioners, and training entities for administration or failure to administer epinephrine auto-injectors, unless acts constitute gross, willful, or wanton negligence.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2015.