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MA H604

Relative to emergency stock supply of epinephrine in schools


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
07/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to emergency stock supply of epinephrine in schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing laws to require schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine, commonly known as EpiPens, for use in anaphylactic emergencies. The bill outlines requirements for storage, inventory, and training of authorized personnel to administer the epinephrine. It also provides liability protections for school personnel and districts when acting in good faith to provide this emergency treatment. Additionally, the bill specifies that the costs of supplying the non-patient-specific epinephrine will be assessed on certain healthcare payers and collected in a manner consistent with existing state regulations.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5201 (on 10/13/2022)

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