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TN HB1550
TN HB1550AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 5, relative to epinephrine.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, expands the prescribed forms of epinephrine that an LEA or nonpublic school is authorized to administer when a student is believed to be experiencing a life-threatening allergic or anaphylactic reaction to any prescribed form of epinephrine, not just epinephrine auto-injectors. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 5.
AI Summary
This bill expands the types of epinephrine that schools in Tennessee, including public Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and nonpublic schools, are authorized to administer to students experiencing severe allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis. Previously, schools could only administer epinephrine auto-injectors, which are pre-measured devices designed for quick injection. This bill allows schools to use any prescribed form of epinephrine, broadening their ability to respond to emergencies when a student's personal supply is unavailable or if a student has a first-time reaction. The bill also clarifies that physicians prescribing epinephrine for school use are not liable for injuries unless they acted with intentional disregard for safety, and similarly protects school personnel administering the medication under a physician's standing protocol, provided they also did not act with intentional disregard for safety.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
SA0498 - Amendment 1-0 to SB1716 (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1550&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1716 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0498.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0498 (13538) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1692.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1550 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1550.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1550.pdf |
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