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Introduced
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Passed
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMERGENCY-USE EPINEPHRINE IN A SCHOOL SETTING, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill updates Colorado's laws regarding epinephrine administration in schools, focusing on improving emergency response to severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). The bill clarifies and expands existing regulations by redefining "emergency-use epinephrine" as a portable, single-dose drug delivery device approved by the FDA for treating anaphylaxis, and provides more comprehensive guidelines for schools to manage life-threatening allergic reactions. School governing authorities are now explicitly authorized to acquire and maintain a stock supply of emergency-use epinephrine, train designated school personnel to administer the medication, and enter into arrangements with manufacturers to obtain epinephrine at reduced or no cost. The bill also requires schools to develop detailed policies for training staff in epinephrine administration, including emergency follow-up procedures, and mandates reporting of severe allergic reaction incidents. Additionally, the bill provides liability protection for schools, school districts, and employees who administer epinephrine in good faith, following established protocols. To support implementation, the bill includes a fiscal appropriation of $9,379 to the Department of Education for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will help cover the costs of training and administrative tasks related to epinephrine management in schools.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (54)
Brandi Bradley (R)*,
Kyle Mullica (D)*,
Rebekah Stewart (D)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Matt Ball (D),
Carlos Barron (R),
Shannon Bird (D),
Scott Bottoms (R),
Mary Bradfield (R),
Scott Bright (R),
Jarvis Caldwell (R),
Sean Camacho (D),
John Carson (R),
Marc Catlin (R),
James Coleman (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Regina English (D),
Cecelia Espenoza (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Lisa Frizell (R),
Lori Garcia Sander (R),
Lindsay Gilchrist (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Rebecca Keltie (R),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Javier Mabrey (D),
Matt Martinez (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Rose Pugliese (R),
Chris Richardson (R),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Gretchen Rydin (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Matt Soper (R),
Katie Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Brianna Titone (D),
Elizabeth Velasco (D),
Katie Wallace (D),
Ron Weinberg (R),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 05/30/2025)
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