"Dillon's Law"
Dillon's Law (Good Samaritan Epinephrine Act)
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Summary
Provides legal protection to trained Good Samaritans who administer epinephrine in emergencies, particularly in schools, to reduce preventable deaths from anaphylaxis.
Full Description
Bipartisan bill expanding access to epinephrine by legally protecting trained individuals who administer epinephrine in good faith during emergencies. Named after Dillon Mueller. Addresses legal gaps that delay epinephrine administration in schools.
Key Provisions
Provides Good Samaritan legal protection for epinephrine administration. Covers trained individuals acting in good faith. Reduces delays in school settings. Aims to prevent anaphylaxis deaths.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Patients who rely on timely access to emergency epinephrine.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
Wisconsin School Epinephrine Law
Administration of drugs and emergency care
Allows school bus operators, employees, and volunteers to administer epinephrine to any pupil who appears to be experiencing a severe allergic reaction, provided they have received training.
Self-administration of inhaled asthma or anaphylaxis medication – School board epinephrine injector policy
Mandates school boards to adopt policies permitting student self-administration of asthma and anaphylaxis medication and allows districts to stock epinephrine.
Asthma Inhaler Law
Possession and use of inhalers in schools
Permits students with asthma to carry and self-administer their own asthma inhalers in schools with medical provider authorization.
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