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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that schools be required to maintain non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors to be used in the event of anaphylactic emergencies. Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires schools to maintain a stock supply of non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors to be used in the event of anaphylactic emergencies. The Department of Public Health is directed to promulgate regulations related to the storage, quantity, and training requirements for administering the epinephrine. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability for school nurses or other authorized individuals who administer the epinephrine in good faith. Additionally, the Department of Public Health and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are tasked with seeking federal funding or reimbursement, as well as inquiring about free epinephrine from pharmaceutical companies, to support the implementation of this legislation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5143 (on 09/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H630 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H630.pdf |
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