SB 23-299 CO Became Law
Epinephrine Auto-injectors At Institutions Of Higher Education
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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.)
Sponsors (3)
- Lisa Cutter Democratic · primary
- Brianna Titone Democratic · primary
- Brandi Bradley Republican · primary
Action history (12)
- Jun 6, 2023 Governor Signed · executive
- May 10, 2023 Sent to the Governor · executive
- May 10, 2023 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
- May 9, 2023 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
- May 6, 2023 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
- May 5, 2023 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments · lower
- May 5, 2023 House Committee on Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
- May 3, 2023 Introduced In House - Assigned to Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services · lower
- May 3, 2023 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
- May 2, 2023 Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor · upper
- May 1, 2023 Senate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
- Apr 24, 2023 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education · upper
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