An Act relative to emergency stock supply of epinephrine in schools
This bill requires Massachusetts schools to maintain a supply of non-patient-specific epinephrine auto-injectors for use during anaphylactic emergencies. It mandates that these supplies be stored in unlocked, easily accessible areas and that staff members receive specific training on their use and dosage calculations. The legislation also provides legal immunity from civil lawsuits for school employees who administer epinephrine in good faith and outlines how the cost of these supplies will be funded through existing health surcharges.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 26, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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