Bill > HB420

This bill makes technical changes to several Maryland state laws by replacing the term "auto-injectable epinephrine" with "emergency use epinephrine" and expanding the definition to include drug delivery devices or products approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration. The changes affect laws related to education, health, and health occupations, specifically addressing how epinephrine can be obtained, stored, and administered in various settings such as public and nonpublic schools, youth camps, and higher education institutions. The bill maintains existing provisions about training personnel to recognize anaphylaxis symptoms, establishing policies for emergency epinephrine administration, and providing liability protections for those who administer the medication in good faith. The primary purpose appears to be updating terminology and broadening the types of epinephrine delivery devices that can be used in emergency situations, while keeping the core protections and procedures for handling potential allergic reactions substantially the same. The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0420?ys=2025RS