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

Allows individuals with personal epinephrine prescriptions to administer to others in emergencies.

Mandates health insurers cover epinephrine for individuals 18 or younger.

NJ Menu Allergen Disclosure Bill

Requires food service businesses to provide clear and conspicuous written notice of major food allergens (as defined by 21 U.S.C. 321(qq)) that the business knows or reasonably should know are contained as ingredients in each menu item, including temporary menu items. Information may be provided on the menu, via a QR code linking to a website, or on other written materials (separate menu, chart, grid, or booklet). Businesses must use common/usual allergen names or standardized icons approved by the Commissioner of Health. Exempts prepackaged foods subject to federal labeling. The Commissioner of Health shall adopt rules and regulations to implement. Takes effect the first day of the 13th month after enactment.

New Jersey Restaurant Allergen Disclosure Act (S.3394/A.4826)

S.3394/A.4826 requires New Jersey food service businesses to provide clear and conspicuous written notice of major food allergens (the top 9) that they know or reasonably should know are contained in each menu item, including temporary menu items. Disclosure may be on the menu, via a QR code linking to a website, or on separate written materials. More than 950,000 New Jersey residents live with food allergies, yet restaurants are currently not required to clearly disclose allergens.

Mandates specific ambulances be equipped with epinephrine auto-injectors.

One School One Nurse Act

Assists in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of school nurses at every elementary and secondary public school to support children with asthma and severe allergies.

Proposes use of epinephrine nasal spray in schools as alternative to auto-injectors.

Requires training for school personnel in treating severe allergies and anaphylaxis.

Requires certified school nurses to create individualized health care plans for students with severe allergies.

SponsorSen. Robert W. Singer, Sen. Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.

Allows students to self-administer asthma or anaphylaxis medication under certain conditions.

Requires public schools and encourages non-public schools to develop and implement an individualized written health plan for students with life-threatening allergies.

Permits Idaho schools to maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors and allows trained personnel to administer them to students experiencing anaphylaxis.

District of Columbia law or guidelines permitting schools to stock albuterol inhalers with a prescription and administer to students in respiratory distress.

Idaho law authorizing students with severe allergies to possess and self-administer prescribed epinephrine auto-injectors at school.

Requires school districts to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained personnel to administer them to students experiencing anaphylaxis.

Allison Rose Act

The Allison Rose Act (Ohio HB 231) encourages school districts, community schools, and STEM schools to create food allergy training for staff members and students. Completed food allergy training by staff qualifies as a professional development activity for the renewal of educator licenses. The Act also helps individuals identify and respond to someone experiencing an allergic reaction, and requires the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) to compile an annual list of organizations that offer free epinephrine auto-injectors to qualifying school districts.

Stock Epinephrine on School Buses Bill

Proposed legislation that would require every school bus to be equipped with at least two stock epinephrine auto-injectors and require drivers to be trained in their use.