Emergency Epinephrine Act
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Summary
Permits authorized entities to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency administration.
Full Description
This statute allows childcare centers and other public entities to stock undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors. It requires that at least one employee completes a training program on recognizing anaphylaxis and administering the injector. The law provides immunity from civil liability for the entity and the trained individual when the medication is administered in good faith during a suspected allergic emergency.
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
Act 2026-561
Expands the types of FDA-approved epinephrine delivery systems (including needle-free options) available in schools and public organizations and provides liability protections.
Elijah's Law
Elijah's Law
Requires the California Department of Social Services to create guidelines for childcare facilities to prevent and respond to anaphylaxis, including staff training and emergency protocols.
Pupil health: epinephrine delivery systems
Updates California law to allow schools to stock any FDA-approved epinephrine delivery system (e.g., nasal sprays) and clarifies requirements for preschools.
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