TN HB0760

Healthcare practitioners may prescribe bronchodilator rescue inhalers to authorized entities (child care agencies, restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, theme parks, sports arenas) under a standing protocol for emergency use on individuals experiencing asthma symptoms or respiratory distress

Schools in LEAs and public charter schools are encouraged to keep bronchodilator rescue inhalers in at least two locations (school office, nurse's office, or athletic office) in secure, unlocked, accessible locations for emergency administration to students

Designated employees at authorized entities and trained school personnel may administer inhalers in emergencies when a physician is not immediately available, following the prescribing healthcare practitioner's standing protocol

Liability protection extends to designated employees, authorized entities, prescribing healthcare practitioners, dispensing pharmacists, school nurses, and schools unless there is intentional disregard for safety

Effective July 1, 2026 for implementation; effective immediately upon becoming law for purposes of rulemaking by the Board of Pharmacy and State Board of Education (in consultation with Department of Health)