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MA H507

MA H507
Relative to emergency stock epinephrine in schools

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

By Representative 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 an anaphylactic emergency. The Department of Public Health must promulgate regulations regarding the storage, number, and training requirements for administering the epinephrine. The bill also provides liability protection for school personnel who administer the epinephrine in good faith. Additionally, the Department of Public Health and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are directed to seek federal funding or reimbursement for the implementation of this act, as well as inquire about free epinephrine from pharmaceutical companies.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4420 (on 02/26/2024)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Health
  • ‐ Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care
  • ‐ Infants and Children
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H507 03/15/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H507.pdf 03/15/2023
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