The bill requires each institution of higher education (institution)
to acquire and stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors in each student housing facility and cafeteria. The bill 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 bill encourages the person, immediately after using an
epinephrine auto-injector, to report the event to the institution's nurse, or the nurse's designee, so the nurse or nurse's designee can provide the appropriate follow-up care, which may include making a 911 emergency call.
The bill requires 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 bill provides immunity for any person who acts in good faith
to furnish or administer an epinephrine auto-injector to an individual the person believes is experiencing anaphylaxis.
