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Allergic emergencies — Anaphylaxis — Use of epinephrine — Immunity for those administering

Rhode Island · R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-22

16 related laws across 3 categories

Same State — Rhode Island

(6)
Epinephrine AccessPending
In Committee
Verified Checked 8/14/2026 Source Active

Permits students diagnosed with asthma to carry and self-administer asthma medication or epinephrine

This bill mandates that schools stock emergency medications and permits students with asthma or allergies to carry their own rescue medications.

RI H.7896 (2026) 2026
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-08-14
AsthmaPending
In Committee
Verified Checked 10/3/2026 Source Active Education

Rhode Island Indoor Air Quality in Schools Act

Establishes a structured, science-based approach to improving indoor air quality in schools to reduce exposure to asthma triggers like mold and poor ventilation.

RI S.2873 2026
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-10-03
AsthmaPending
In Committee
Verified Checked 10/3/2026 Source Active Education

An Act Relating to Education - School Buildings

Establishes a structured, science-based approach to addressing indoor air quality in school buildings to mitigate environmental asthma triggers.

VL
SponsorValarie Lawson
RI S 2873 2026
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-10-03
Epinephrine AccessProposed
Introduced
Verified Checked 10/3/2026 Source Active Education

Health and Safety of Pupils - Allergic emergencies

Amends state law to require training for school bus drivers and monitors in the administration of epinephrine for allergic emergencies.

RI H 7617 2026
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-10-03
Signed Into Law
Epinephrine AccessEnacted
Signed into Law
Verified Checked 9/22/2026 Link Unconfirmed Emergency Response

Life-Saving Allergy Medication — Stock Supply of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors — Emergency Administration

Authorizes the maintenance and emergency administration of stock epinephrine auto-injectors to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis.

RI R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-6.4 2025
Trusted Reference
Trusted Reference Verified 2026-09-22
Signed Into Law
Epinephrine AccessEnacted
Signed into Law
Verified Checked 9/19/2026 Source Active Emergency Response

Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 23-6.4

Provides for the maintenance of a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and emergency administration protocols.

RI R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-6.4 2025
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-09-15

Same Condition — school_policy

(6)
School PolicyPending
In Progress
Verified Checked 8/9/2026 Official Source Education

One School One Nurse Act

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.

US H.R. 305 (119th Congress) 2026
school nurseasthmaschools+2
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-08-09
School PolicyPending
In Progress
Verified Checked 8/10/2026 Source Active Education

Permits school bus driver to administer epinephrine to student in emergency

Allows trained school bus drivers to administer epinephrine to students.

PG
SponsorSen. Patrick J. Diegnan Jr., Sen. James Beach, Sen. Linda Greenstein
NJ S 315 (2024) 2024
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-07-21
School PolicyPending
In Progress
Verified Checked 8/28/2026 Source Active Education

Use of Epinephrine Nasal Spray in Schools

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

NC HB 397 (2025) 2025
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-08-28
School PolicyPending
In Progress
Verified Checked 8/9/2026 Official Source Education

Training School Personnel in Allergy Management

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

LR
SponsorAssemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal
NY A 4930 (2024) 2024
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-08-09
School PolicyPending
In Progress
Verified Checked 8/9/2026 Source Active Education

Requires individualized health care plans for students with life-threatening allergies

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

Patrick McHenry
SponsorSen. Robert W. Singer, Sen. Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.
NJ S 648 (2024) 2024
Trusted Reference
Trusted Reference Verified 2026-08-09
School PolicyPending
In Progress
Verified Checked 9/28/2026 Source Active Education

Student Self-Administration of Asthma or Anaphylaxis Medication

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

SN
SponsorSens. Kristin Roers, Michelle Axtman, Justin Gerhardt, Reps. Gretchen Dobervich, Patrick Heinert, Anna Novak
ND SB 2196 (2025) 2025
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-09-28

Same Policy Area — education

(6)
Epinephrine AccessPending
In Progress
Verified Checked 9/27/2026 Source Active Education

Needle Free Epinephrine Bill

Needle Free Epinephrine for Schoolchildren

Proposed legislation to update existing statutes to explicitly allow the use of epinephrine nasal sprays in addition to auto-injectors in school settings.

North Carolina S 752
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-09-27
AnaphylaxisPending
In Progress
Verified Checked 10/3/2026 Source Active Education

WI SB156

Requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems

A pending bill that would require first responders in Wisconsin to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems, addressing gaps where police and EMTs may not currently carry or be authorized to use epinephrine.

Wisconsin SB156
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-10-03
AsthmaPending
In Committee
Verified Checked 10/4/2026 Link Unconfirmed Education

Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act

Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act of 2025

The Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act would provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the authority and resources to better protect against poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools. IAQ is essential for people suffering from asthma, as poor ventilation and indoor pollutants can trigger attacks and worsen respiratory health.

Tonko, Paul
SponsorRep. Paul Tonko [D-NY-20] (Democratic)
US H.R. 5123 2025
indoor_air_qualityschoolsepa+1
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-09-28
School PolicyPending
In Progress
Verified Checked 8/9/2026 Official Source Education

One School One Nurse Act

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.

US H.R. 305 (119th Congress) 2026
school nurseasthmaschools+2
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-08-09
Epinephrine AccessPending
In Progress
Verified Checked 8/9/2026 Official Source Education

Dillon's Law

Dillon's Law (Good Samaritan Epinephrine Act)

Provides legal protection to trained Good Samaritans who administer epinephrine in emergencies, particularly in schools, to reduce preventable deaths from anaphylaxis.

Grothman, Glenn
SponsorRep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) (Bipartisan)
US H.R. 4564 (119th Congress) 2026
epinephrineGood Samaritanschools+2
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-08-09
School PolicyPending
In Progress
Verified Checked 8/10/2026 Source Active Education

Permits school bus driver to administer epinephrine to student in emergency

Allows trained school bus drivers to administer epinephrine to students.

PG
SponsorSen. Patrick J. Diegnan Jr., Sen. James Beach, Sen. Linda Greenstein
NJ S 315 (2024) 2024
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-07-21

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