VT H0574

Child care providers may maintain a stock supply of FDA-approved single-use epinephrine auto-injectors at their facilities and designate trained employees or volunteers to administer them in emergencies

Health care professionals (physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants) may prescribe epinephrine in a child care provider's name and must issue standing orders with protocols for recognizing allergic reactions, administering epinephrine, post-emergency care, and disposal

Designated personnel may administer epinephrine to any child or individual at the facility experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether that person has a personal prescription

Designated personnel, child care providers, and prescribing health care professionals are immune from civil and criminal liability for epinephrine administration under this act, except in cases of intentional misconduct

The Division must adopt rules establishing allergen exposure prevention protocols, emergency response procedures, individualized allergy management plans developed jointly with parents, training requirements, and public disclosure of facility policies; effective July 1, 2026