Bill > A4280

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to be certified in administering glucagon and conducting blood glucose tests for people with diabetes. The bill defines key terms like "emergency glucagon" (a medication used to raise blood sugar in severe hypoglycemia cases) and outlines the certification process for EMTs. To become certified, EMTs must complete an approved educational program that includes training in blood glucose testing and emergency glucagon administration using an auto-injector device, and pass an examination approved by the Commissioner of Health. The Commissioner will maintain a public registry of certified EMTs, and will have the authority to modify, suspend, or terminate an EMT's certification if needed for public health and safety. The bill allows for charging a fee to cover training and testing costs if other funding sources are not available, and provides the Commissioner with the ability to adopt necessary regulations to implement the act. The new regulations will take effect six months after the bill's enactment, giving time for the certification program and educational requirements to be established.

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