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PA HB928
Bill
Status
6/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bridget Kosierowski
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "epinephrine auto-injector" to "epinephrine delivery system," covering any FDA-approved device containing a premeasured, weight-based dose of epinephrine to treat life-threatening allergic reactions
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Extends authorization to acquire, stock, and administer epinephrine delivery systems to day-care facilities (child care centers and family child care homes), in addition to previously authorized entities like recreation camps, colleges, amusement parks, and sports arenas
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Requires day-care facility participation to be contingent on funding specifically designated to the Department of Health for this purpose
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Mandates the Department of Health develop informational materials within 90 days for day-care facilities to distribute to parents, covering signs of allergic reactions and epinephrine requirements, with triennial updates
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Provides Good Samaritan liability protections to authorized entities, day-care facilities, prescribing practitioners, and trained employees who administer epinephrine in good faith, except for intentional misconduct or gross negligence
Legislative Description
In epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change.
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
6/25/2025