HB228 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mary Sue McClurkinCity Council

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Public health, stocking and administration of premeasured doses of epinephrine by schools and other authorized entities

Summary

HB228 would let Alabama schools and other authorized organizations stock and use premeasured epinephrine auto-injectors to treat suspected anaphylaxis.

What This Bill Does

The bill allows K-12 schools and other authorized entities to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and have trained staff provide or administer them during anaphylaxis, under school prescriptions or standing protocols. It extends similar authority to non-school places like restaurants, camps, and sports venues, with secure storage and remote doctor authorization for broader access. It requires training for staff, creates guidelines for managing life-threatening allergies, and establishes reporting and liability protections for those acting under the law. It also allows remote consultation with a health care provider for access to epinephrine and sets up cost- and supply-related provisions with manufacturers.

Who It Affects

• Group 1: Schools (nurses and designated school personnel) and students with life-threatening allergies—can stock and administer epinephrine, provide self-administration options, follow standing protocols, and must complete training and reporting obligations.
• Group 2: Authorized entities outside schools (e.g., restaurants, camps, youth leagues, amusement venues) and their staff—can stock and dispense epinephrine, assist or administer during anaphylaxis, undergo training, report incidents, and may allow wider access with remote health care provider authorization.

Key Provisions

• Allows schools and other authorized entities to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and to have them prescribed in the name of the school or authorized entity.
• Designated school personnel or trained staff may provide or administer epinephrine to a person experiencing anaphylaxis on school grounds or during events, and may assist with student self-administration under prescriptions.
• Requires anaphylaxis training for designated personnel and authorized entity staff, to be updated at least every two years, with certificates issued after training.
• The state must develop guidelines for managing life-threatening food allergies, with schools required to implement plans and publish them on websites.
• Provides immunity from liability for ordinary negligence to schools, staff, authorized entities, and trainers acting under the act, with exceptions for gross or willful negligence; administering epinephrine is not the practice of medicine.
• Requires incident reporting for schools and authorized entities involving epinephrine administration, with annual summaries published by the appropriate state department.
• Allows storage of epinephrine in readily accessible, secure locations and designates trained personnel responsible for storage and maintenance.
• Permits remote authorization by a health care provider to provide epinephrine to others not trained, stored in a locked container, with telecommunication consultation considered acceptable.
• Authorizes agreements with manufacturers or third-party suppliers to obtain epinephrine at fair-market prices or at no cost, and outlines methods for acquiring supplies.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health