Bill > HB2194

This bill modifies several existing state statutes to standardize and expand the terminology and usage of epinephrine delivery devices (single-use devices for delivering a premeasured dose of epinephrine) across various settings including schools, emergency medical services, and public facilities. The bill updates language around these devices in sections related to school medication policies, emergency medical response, authorized entities, and first responder protocols, replacing the term "auto-injector" with "delivery device" throughout. Key provisions include allowing school nurses to maintain epinephrine supplies, permitting school staff and first responders to administer these devices to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, establishing training requirements for device use, and providing liability protections for those who administer the devices in good faith. The bill also creates provisions for how these devices can be prescribed, stored, and used, with a focus on ensuring they are available in settings where severe allergic reactions might occur, such as schools, camps, sports venues, and emergency response vehicles. Additionally, the legislation establishes a dedicated fund for providing epinephrine delivery devices to qualified first responder agencies and sets guidelines for their acquisition, maintenance, and use.

Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2194&year=2026&code=R