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TX HB2283

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Philip Cortez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "epinephrine delivery device" to include both epinephrine auto-injectors and epinephrine nasal sprays, replacing the previous term "auto-injector" throughout Texas law

  • Applies to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, private schools, institutions of higher education, day-care centers, emergency medical services providers, law enforcement agencies, pharmacists, and other entities such as amusement parks, restaurants, sports venues, and youth camps

  • Requires the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules regarding maintenance, administration, and disposal of the expanded epinephrine delivery devices at applicable facilities

  • Maintains existing training requirements and standing order provisions for personnel authorized to administer epinephrine, now covering both auto-injectors and nasal spray devices

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of an epinephrine delivery device by certain entities.

Education

Last Action

Left pending in committee

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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