H 611
An Act relative to emergency stock epinephrine in schools
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Bill overview
This bill requires Massachusetts public schools to maintain a supply of non-patient-specific epinephrine auto-injectors to treat students experiencing anaphylactic emergencies, such as severe allergic reactions. The goal is to ensure immediate access to life-saving medication when needed. Schools will be responsible for storing and administering these devices. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to standardize epinephrine access in schools.
Key provisions
- Schools must maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors.
- The epinephrine auto-injectors must be non-patient specific.
- These devices are to be used in the event of anaphylactic emergencies.
- Schools are responsible for storing and administering the epinephrine.
- The bill is intended to improve student safety during allergic reactions.
Who is affected
- Public schools in Massachusetts
- Students attending public schools in Massachusetts
- School personnel (teachers, nurses, administrators)
- School districts
Notable changes
- This bill mandates the availability of epinephrine auto-injectors, building on prior legislation addressing the issue.
- It specifies that the epinephrine must be non-patient specific, ensuring its usability in various situations.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christopher Richard Flanagan
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Bill H.611 194th (Current)
An Act relative to emergency stock epinephrine in schools
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 611) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that schools be required to maintain non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors to be used in the event of anaphylactic emergencies. Education.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.611
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Accompanied H590 |
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