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MA H463

Relative to emergency stock supply of epinephrine in schools


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
11/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)

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