ESHB 1608 — Expanding access to anaphylaxis medications in schools.

What this bill does

Requires the Secretary of Health or the Secretary's designee to issue a statewide standing order prescribing epinephrine and epinephrine autoinjectors to any school district or school for use by a school nurse or other designated trained school personnel. Permits school districts and private schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine and epinephrine autoinjectors (rather than only epinephrine autoinjectors). Includes additional changes related to permitting the use of both epinephrine and epinephrine autoinjectors in schools and sanctioned excursions.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · January 25, 2024
  93 yea · 0 nay · 5 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 29, 2024
  46 yea · 0 nay · 3 not voting

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