EPINEPHRINE ADMINISTRATION ACT
Summary
Creates the Epinephrine Administration Act. Provides that a health care practitioner may prescribe epinephrine pre-filled syringes in the name of an authorized entity where allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present. Provides that an authorized entity may acquire and stock a supply of undesignated epinephrine pre-filled syringes provided the undesignated epinephrine pre-filled syringes are stored in a specified location. Requires each employee, agent, or other individual of the authorized entity to complete a specified training program before using a pre-filled syringe to administer epinephrine. Provides that a trained employee, agent, or other individual of the authorized entity may either provide or administer an epinephrine pre-filled syringe to a person whom the employee, agent, or other individual believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis. Provides that training under the Act shall be valid for 2 years. Requires the Department of Public Health to approve training programs, to list the approved programs on the Department's website, and to include links to training providers' websites on the Department's website. Contains provisions concerning costs, limitations, and rulemaking. Defines terms. Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning epinephrine administration, provides that epinephrine may be administered with a pre-filled syringe. Makes conforming changes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2018
Committee Review
May 2018
Senate Passage
May 2018
House Passage
May 2018
Signed into Law
Aug 2018
Introduced Apr 26, 2018
Signed Aug 10, 2018
Floor votes · Senate Apr 25, 2018 · House May 21, 2018
How they voted
46–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 48
Apr 25, 2018
D
Democratic28
100% Yea
R
Republican20
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
44
Key actions
8
Committee
9
Amendments
6
Aug 10, 2018
Signed into law
Governor Approved
upper
May 21, 2018
Upper · Passed
Passed Both Houses
upper
May 16, 2018
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
lower
May 7, 2018
Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
lower
Apr 26, 2018
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 26, 2018
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
Apr 25, 2018
Upper · Passed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Rose
upper
Apr 25, 2018
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (46-0-2)
senate
Apr 24, 2018
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Public Health; 007-000-000
upper
Apr 17, 2018
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Public Health
upper
Apr 11, 2018
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 11, 2018
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
upper
Mar 14, 2018
Upper · Passed
Do Pass as Amended Public Health; 007-000-000
upper
Mar 13, 2018
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
upper
Mar 13, 2018
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Public Health
upper
Mar 2, 2018
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 2, 2018
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
upper
Feb 21, 2018
Committee
Assigned to Public Health
upper
Feb 14, 2018
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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