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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
11/12/2019
11/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to emergency stock supply of epinephrine in schools. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the Massachusetts General Laws to require schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine, commonly known as EpiPens, for use in the event of an anaphylactic emergency. The bill directs the Department of Public Health to develop regulations governing the storage, inventory, and administration of the epinephrine stock, and provides liability protection for school personnel who administer the medication. Additionally, the bill specifies that the cost of supplying the epinephrine to schools will be assessed on surcharge payers, as defined in Chapter 118E of the General Laws.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Bruce Ayers (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Mike Finn (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H463 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H463.pdf |
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