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HB 332

Day care centers; creation of anaphylactic response policy by the Department of Human Resources required, implementation in day care centers required, employee training required

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Allen Treadaway

Alabama requires day care centers to adopt a state anaphylaxis response policy and train staff to handle severe allergic reactions in children.

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Bill Summary · HB 332

Legislative bill overview

HB 332 requires Alabama's Department of Human Resources to create a statewide anaphylactic response policy that all day care centers must implement. The bill also mandates that day care center employees receive training on this policy to prepare them to handle severe allergic reactions in children.

Why is this important

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate intervention—typically an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen). Day care centers serve infants and young children who cannot self-advocate for their allergies, making standardized emergency protocols essential. Without clear policies and trained staff, preventable deaths could occur in settings where children spend significant time.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Day care facilities may argue that developing and maintaining training programs, acquiring emergency medications, and staff time impose unfunded compliance burdens
  • Liability and accountability: Unclear whether the state policy protects facilities from liability or assigns responsibility if incidents occur despite compliance
  • Training scope and recertification: The bill doesn't specify training depth, frequency, or who bears costs—ongoing recertification could become burdensome for small operations
  • Access to epinephrine: No clarity on whether facilities must stock auto-injectors, how they're obtained/stored, or who authorizes their use, potentially creating medication access barriers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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