An Act relative to emergency stock epinephrine in schools
This bill requires all schools in Massachusetts to keep a supply of emergency epinephrine auto-injectors available for students experiencing anaphylactic reactions. It mandates that these supplies be stored in unlocked, easily accessible locations, with the specific number of injectors determined by the school's population. The legislation also establishes that school staff who administer the medication in good faith are protected from civil liability for negligence, while the Department of Public Health will create rules to ensure proper training and inventory checks. Additionally, the bill directs state departments to seek federal funding and inquire about free epinephrine from pharmaceutical companies to help cover implementation costs.
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 · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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