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PA HB928

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bridget Kosierowski

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires day-care facility participation to be contingent on funding specifically designated to the Department of Health for this purpose

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services6/25/2025
Appropriations6/23/2025
Rules6/4/2025
Children & Youth3/17/2025

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