Bill > AB1172

This bill authorizes licensed adult day programs and adult residential facilities to allow administrators or authorized volunteers to administer intranasal emergency antiseizure medication to clients diagnosed with seizures or epilepsy during a seizure emergency. The bill requires the State Department of Social Services to establish minimum training standards by January 1, 2028, which will cover recognizing seizure symptoms, administering medication, and basic emergency procedures. To administer the medication, facilities must have a detailed seizure action plan for each client, including written authorization from the client or their representative, specific medical instructions from a healthcare provider, and storage guidelines. The training must be provided at no cost to administrators or volunteers during their regular work hours, and these individuals have the right to rescind their volunteer status at any time. The bill also provides liability protections for administrators, volunteers, and trainers who act in good faith, ensuring they cannot be subject to professional review or civil liability, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. Importantly, the bill mandates that facilities provide defense and indemnification for administrators and volunteers who administer the medication, recognizing the critical role they play in supporting clients with seizure disorders.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1172