SB296 Alabama 2016 Session
Bill Summary
Existing law does not provide for the prescribing of epinephrine auto-injectors to entities such as summer camps, day care centers, restaurants, places of employment, and other entities for administration to an individual experiencing a severe allergic reaction capable of causing anaphylaxis
This bill would create a program for the prescribing of single dose epinephrine auto-injectors to authorized entities for administration to an individual experiencing a severe allergic reaction
This bill would provide immunity from actions resulting from the dispensing of or administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in certain circumstances
This bill would also authorize the State Board of Health to promulgate rules
Relating to auto-injectible epinephrine; to create a program for the prescribing of single dose epinephrine auto-injectors to authorized entities for use by laypersons to administer to an individual experiencing a severe allergic reaction; to provide immunity from actions resulting from the dispensing of or administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in certain circumstances; and to authorize the State Board of Health to adopt rules.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2016 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 10, 2016 | S | Health and Human Services first Amendment Offered |
| March 10, 2016 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| February 24, 2016 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Health and Human Services |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 22, 2016 | Room 727 at 13:30 | Senate RULES Hearing |
| Hearing | March 9, 2016 | Room 304 REVISED at 12:00 | Senate HLTH Public Hearing |
| Hearing | March 9, 2016 | Room 304 at 12:00 | Senate HLTH Public Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB296 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |