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MA H1132
Enabling trained school personnel to administer life saving epinephrine treatment
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to emergency epinephrine pens in schools. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill enables trained school personnel to administer life-saving epinephrine treatment in emergency situations when a school nurse is not immediately available. The key provisions include: allowing public and non-public schools to register with the Department of Education to permit trained school personnel to administer epinephrine by auto-injector; requiring approval from the school committee or chief administrative officer, and oversight from the designated school nurse leader; providing liability protection for school personnel who administer epinephrine in good faith; and allowing schools to maintain an epinephrine kit in a secure but unlocked location.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Bruce Ayers (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
James Miceli (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1132 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1132.pdf |
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