H 552 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act improving student access to life saving treatments

This bill allows trained school staff members to administer glucagon to students experiencing severe low blood sugar when a nurse is not available. It requires written permission from parents or guardians and provides legal protection for staff who act in good faith, ensuring they are not held liable for damages or disciplined for providing this emergency aid. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Public Health create specific regulations within 180 days to formalize these procedures. The law clarifies that staff performing this duty are not considered to be practicing nursing and must volunteer for the required training.
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
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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 · 2 co-sponsors

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