An Act relative to emergency stock epinephrine in schools
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would require all public schools in Massachusetts to have a supply of non-patient-specific epinephrine auto-injectors available to use in cases of anaphylactic emergencies. Schools would be responsible for storing and maintaining these devices. The goal is to ensure prompt treatment for students experiencing severe allergic reactions. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to address this need.
Key provisions
- Schools must maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors.
- Epinephrine auto-injectors must be non-patient specific.
- These devices are intended for use in anaphylactic emergencies.
- Schools are responsible for storing and maintaining the epinephrine.
Who is affected
- Public schools in Massachusetts
- Students attending public schools in Massachusetts
- School personnel in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill mandates the availability of epinephrine auto-injectors in schools, expanding upon previous legislation.
- It requires schools to maintain non-patient specific epinephrine, ensuring broader accessibility.
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Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christopher Richard Flanagan
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