Bill
H 611
Overview: H 611, An Act relative to emergency stock epinephrine in schools, Accompanied H590, Introduced on February 27, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to address the grow
Overview: H 611, An Act relative to emergency stock epinephrine in schools, Accompanied H590, Introduced on February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to address the growing concern over life-threatening allergic reactions in schools by requiring all public and private schools to maintain a supply of emergency epinephrine auto-injectors. The goal is to ensure that schools are prepared to respond quickly and effectively to anaphylactic emergencies.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates that all public and private schools maintain a stock of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors
- Allows trained school personnel to administer the epinephrine to any student or staff member experiencing a suspected anaphylactic reaction
- Requires schools to develop policies and procedures for the storage, maintenance, and use of the emergency epinephrine
- Provides liability protections for school personnel who administer the epinephrine in good faith
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly impact all public and private schools, as well as students and staff who may experience severe allergic reactions. It aims to improve emergency preparedness and potentially save lives in the event of an anaphylactic crisis.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been accompanied by H590, which suggests it is part of a broader legislative package addressing school health and safety issues. If passed, the new requirements for emergency epinephrine would need to be implemented by schools within a specified timeframe.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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