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SB 3306

STATE POLICE-EPI PENS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dave Koehler

Mandatory advanced training for officers to recognize anaphylaxis and administer epinephrine auto-injectors, with agency authorization and liability protections.

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Bill Summary · SB 3306

Summary of SB 3306 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill amends the Illinois Police Training Act to establish mandatory (rather than optional) advanced training for law enforcement officers on recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis, including the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector (EAI).
  • It is named the Annie LeGere Law for purposes of this Section, aligning with related provisions in the State Police Act.

Key Provisions and Changes

  1. Training Requirements (Mandatory Advanced Training)

    • The Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board must conduct or approve a required advanced training program (previously optional) for recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis and administering an epinephrine auto-injector.
    • Training content must cover:
      • Recognizing symptoms of allergic reactions.
      • Responding to emergencies involving allergic reactions.
      • Administering an epinephrine auto-injector.
      • Responding to individuals with known and unknown allergies.
      • A competency test demonstrating knowledge of recognizing anaphylaxis and administering epinephrine.
      • Other criteria as determined by Board rules.

  2. Authorization to Carry/Administer EAI (Mandatory Authorization)

    • Local law enforcement agencies must authorize, rather than may authorize, a sworn officer who has completed the required training to carry, administer, or assist with administration of epinephrine auto-injectors provided by the agency when performing official duties.

  3. Agency Policies and Training Oversight

    • Agencies that authorize officers to carry/administer EAIs must establish policies governing:
      • Acquisition, storage, transportation, administration, and disposal of EAIs.
      • Ongoing training for EAI administration.

  4. Standing Protocols and Prescriptions

    • Physicians, physician assistants with prescriptive authority, or advanced practice registered nurses with prescriptive authority may provide standing protocols or prescriptions for EAIs in the name of the local agency, to be maintained for use when needed.

  5. Liability Protection

    • If a law enforcement officer administers an EAI in good faith, the officer, the agency, and its employees/agents (including providers who issued standing orders or prescriptions) are exempt from civil or professional liability, except for willful and wanton misconduct or injuries/deaths arising from the use of an EAI.

  6. Rules and Implementation

    • The Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board will adopt rules to implement the act, including minimum training standards, EAI handling guidelines, and documentation/reporting requirements after EAI administration.

Affected Entities

  • Law Enforcement Officers: Eligible to carry and administer EAIs post-training (subject to agency authorization).
  • Local Law Enforcement Agencies: Must authorize trained officers and implement policies for EAI management and ongoing training; may need to adopt standing protocols/prescriptions through medical professionals.
  • Medical Professionals: May provide standing orders or prescriptions for EAIs in the agency’s name.
  • Training Board/Rules: The Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board will develop training standards and related rules.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The act references existing authorities under the Illinois Police Training Act and related statutes.
  • The bill assigns rulemaking to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to implement the provisions.
  • No specific funding or effective date is stated in the introduced text; implementation would depend on rulemaking timelines and any subsequent legislative amendments or appropriations.
  • The bill is labeled as “Annie LeGere Law” for purposes of this section.

Practical Impact

  • Standardized, mandated training on recognizing anaphylaxis and using EAIs aims to improve response to allergic emergencies in the field.
  • Clear authorization and policy requirements give officers a defined framework for carrying and using EAIs, with liability protections for good-faith actions.
  • Establishes formal channels (standing protocols/prescriptions) to ensure EAIs are readily available to officers during official duties.

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

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