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HB 4219

SCH CD-EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Chung and 3 co-sponsors

HB 4219 establishes protocols for Illinois schools to maintain and administer stock epinephrine auto-injectors for treating student anaphylactic reactions.

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
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Bill Summary · HB 4219

Legislative bill overview

HB 4219 addresses epinephrine delivery systems in Illinois schools, likely establishing protocols for stock epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) to treat severe allergic reactions. The bill appears to standardize procedures for how schools obtain, store, train staff on, and administer these emergency medications to students experiencing anaphylaxis.

Why is this important

Anaphylactic reactions can be life-threatening and require immediate epinephrine administration. School-based stock epinephrine programs have been shown to reduce response time and improve outcomes when students experience severe allergic reactions on campus, making this a public health and student safety issue.

Potential points of contention

  • Training and liability: Concerns about whether non-medical school staff should administer injections, potential legal liability for schools, and adequacy of training requirements
  • Cost and access: Questions about funding mechanisms for purchasing epinephrine auto-injectors, who bears expenses, and whether this creates equity issues between well-funded and under-resourced districts
  • Scope and implementation: Debate over whether the bill requires stock supplies, optional supplies, or specific training protocols; how it integrates with existing school nurse protocols and emergency response procedures

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

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