Bill > SF3048

This bill allows local health departments in Minnesota to obtain and distribute predosed epinephrine and vaccines under specific circumstances. For epinephrine, the bill defines a "predosed form of epinephrine" as a single-use FDA-approved device containing a premeasured dose used to prevent life-threatening allergic reactions. Local health departments can now obtain and distribute these devices in their community health service areas, with the ability to administer them to individuals experiencing a severe allergic reaction. Similarly, for vaccines, local health departments can now obtain and possess various types of vaccines, including those required for school enrollment, influenza, COVID-19, and other vaccines as determined by the local health department. Nurses employed by or contracted with the local health department can administer these vaccines according to specific protocols. In both cases, the commissioner of health must provide a standing order for distribution upon request from a community health board and must also identify and make available resources and training materials for maintaining and administering these medical supplies. The bill emphasizes that such administration is not considered the practice of medicine.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3048&ssn=0&y=2025