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An act concerning the administration of epinephrine in schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps

New Jersey S.944 (2026-2027) 2026
MJ
Primary Sponsor
Michael L. Testa Jr.
Republican · New Jersey

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Last checked: 2026-09-25 Last changed: 2026-07-21 Confidence: 100/100 approved

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Summary

This bill expands the types of epinephrine devices permitted in schools and camps to include nasal sprays.

Full Description

The bill replaces the requirement for pre-filled auto-injectors with the broader term 'single unit dose epinephrine' to include nasal spray formulations. It aims to modernize emergency response options in educational settings and camps for individuals experiencing anaphylaxis.

Key Provisions

Board of education/chief school administrator; school and school-related events; Dept. of Education guidelines; physician/APN prescribes; nurse/staff/volunteer/student administer.

Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It

Core Patient Populations

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Patients who rely on timely access to emergency epinephrine.

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Legislative Timeline

Legislative Session2026-2027 Regular Session
CommitteeHealth and Social Services

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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.

OK 70-1-116.3 2008
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Epinephrine AccessEnacted
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Stock Epinephrine in Schools Law - Arizona

Arizona law allowing/mandating stock epinephrine in schools. Dept. of Education; school and school-related events; standing order from Chief Medical Officer; legislature may fund 2 juvenile + 2 adult doses; school nurse/staff administer; up to 4 doses.

AZ Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 15-157 (2013, amended 2016)
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Epinephrine AccessEnacted
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Stock Epinephrine in Schools Law - Arkansas

Arkansas law allowing/mandating stock epinephrine in schools. School districts and public charter schools; physician prescribes; school nurse/staff administer to students. No training requirements outlined.

AR Ark. Code § 6-18-707 (2013, amended 2019)
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