Epinephrine Auto-injectors At Institutions Of Higher Education
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2023 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the requirement to acquire epinephrine auto-injectors for placement at institutions of higher education.
Bill Summary:
The act requires each institution of higher education (institution) to acquire and stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors. The act encourages each institution to place epinephrine auto-injectors in sufficient quantities in emergency public access stations to ensure reasonable availability to a person perceived to be experiencing anaphylaxis.
The act encourages the person, immediately after using an epinephrine auto-injector, to make a 911 emergency call.
The act encourages an institution to accept a donation of a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors that meets standards established by the federal food and drug administration, and to accept gifts, grants, and donations, including in-kind donations, designated for obtaining a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors.
The act requires each institution to adopt a policy concerning the placement of epinephrine auto-injectors that focuses on areas where students gather in the largest volumes, including in dormitories and dining halls.
The act provides immunity for any person who acts reasonably and in good faith to furnish or administer an epinephrine auto-injector to an individual the person reasonably believes is experiencing anaphylaxis.
APPROVED by Governor June 6, 2023
EFFECTIVE June 6, 2023
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2023 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 23-299 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 23-299, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
57
AYE
8
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
31
AYE
4
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2023 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/10/2023 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/10/2023 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/09/2023 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/06/2023 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/05/2023 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/05/2023 | House | House Committee on Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 05/03/2023 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services |
| 05/03/2023 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/02/2023 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 05/01/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/24/2023 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2023 | 410 | Epinephrine Auto-injectors At Inst Of Higher Ed |