Bill > S07166

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to add pre-school facilities to the list of "eligible persons or entities" permitted to have epinephrine auto-injector devices on their premises. Specifically, the bill expands the existing law to include pre-school facilities and their employees among the entities authorized to possess and potentially use epinephrine auto-injectors, which are emergency medical devices typically used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). The bill fits into a broader context of allowing various organizations and professionals, such as schools, camps, emergency responders, and other public facilities, to have these life-saving devices on hand. The new provision means that pre-school staff will now be legally authorized to have and potentially administer epinephrine auto-injectors in case of a severe allergic emergency. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, giving pre-schools time to prepare and implement the new provision.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7166