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

Allows trained school bus drivers to administer epinephrine to students.

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.

Child Care Center Epinephrine Requirement Bill

Requires child care centers to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained staff to administer them to any child believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction, regardless of a prior prescription.

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.

Mandatory Camp Stock Epinephrine Bill

This pending bill would require youth camps to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and require at least one staff member trained in administration to be present during camp hours.

Epinephrine Delivery Expansion Bill

Pending legislation to expand the types of epinephrine mechanisms allowed in schools and youth camps beyond just auto-injectors to include any single-unit dose delivery mechanism (such as nasal sprays) approved by the FDA.

Epinephrine Nasal Spray and Stock Mandate Bill

Proposed legislation to require schools to stock epinephrine, including newly approved nasal spray delivery systems, and to ensure school bus drivers and monitors are trained in their administration.

School Bus Epinephrine Training Act

This bill requires school bus drivers and monitors to receive training in the administration of epinephrine to treat cases of anaphylaxis during student transportation.

This bill requires first responders to be trained in recognizing and treating severe allergic reactions and to carry epinephrine delivery systems.

Requires first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems.

Gio's Law

Establishes a federal grant program for first responder agencies to obtain epinephrine auto-injectors and train police, firefighters, and emergency personnel to recognize and treat anaphylaxis.

SponsorRep. Laura Gillen (NY-04) (Bipartisan)

Permits trained non-medical individuals to possess and administer epinephrine.

Authorizing EMTs to administer epinephrine to allergy attack victims.

Allows health care providers to prescribe epinephrine for schools.

SponsorRep. Mark Strong