SB110 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Del MarshJ.T. WaggonerMark Slade BlackwellGerald H. AllenCam WardPhillip W. WilliamsGerald O. DialScott Beason

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Kyle Graddy Act, possession and self-administration of auto-injectable epinephrine by students permitted, Sec. 16-1-39 am'd

Summary

The Kyle Graddy Act would name the self-administration of medications and specifically allow students to possess and self-administer auto-injectable epinephrine at school under defined requirements.

What This Bill Does

Names the self-administration of medications law the Kyle Graddy Act and explicitly allows a student to possess and self-administer auto-injectable epinephrine on school property or at school-sponsored events, following the prescribed medication curriculum and required medical documentation. Requires specific documents from the parent/guardian and physician, including authorization, liability indemnity, and medical authorization with details about the medication, dosage, and administration conditions, to be kept on file at the school. Provides immunity from liability to the school and its employees/agents for actions under this section, and limits permission to a single school year with renewal possible if all requirements are met. Becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Students who have a prescribed auto-injectable epinephrine and are authorized to carry and self-administer it at school, according to the new rules.
• Schools, school boards, and school staff (including school nurses and administrators), who would implement the program, maintain required documents, and receive liability immunity for actions taken under this law.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 16-1-39 to rename the law as the Kyle Graddy Act and to allow the possession and self-administration of auto-injectable epinephrine by students, in line with the medication curriculum and required parent/guardian and physician documentation.
• Defines auto-injectable epinephrine as a disposable, portable device containing a premeasured single dose used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions, and allows students to carry and self-administer it as prescribed, on school property or at school-sponsored events, with necessary approvals and documentation; also provides school immunity from liability and sets a one-year permission term that can be renewed if requirements are met.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education