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Legislation


2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 43

File Code: Public Health
Sponsored By:
Delegate Stern
Entitled:
Food Allergies - Emergency Administration of Subcutaneous Epinephrine

Synopsis:

Providing immunity from liability for individuals who administer subcutaneous injections of epinephrine for the treatment of severe allergic reactions to insect stings, food, or a food additive; requiring an ambulance to carry a supply of subcutaneous epinephrine; authorizing the limited administration of epinephrine by nonprofessionals; requiring the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene to administer a program for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions to food or food additives; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
08/21
Pre-filed
1/10
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/27
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
AMBULANCES -see also- EMERGENCY MED SERVICES; RESCUE SQUADS.
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
DRUGS -see also- CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUB; SUBSTANCE ABUSE
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
EMERGENCIES
FOOD -see also- KOSHER; MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD; MILK
GOOD SAMARITAN
HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, DEPARTMENT OF
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REPORTS
RESTAURANTS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 5-427 , 5-603 )
Education
( 7-420 , 13-515 )
Health - General
( 13-701 , 13-702 , 13-703 , 13-704 , 13-705 , 13-706 , 13-707 , 13-708 , 13-709 , 21-326 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Not available at this time
Amendments: None offered
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