Authorizes the presence of epinephrine auto-injector devices on pre-school premises.
Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Law to add pre-school facilities, and people employed by those facilities, to the list of “eligible persons or entities” that may possess epinephrine auto-injector devices under section 3000-c. In practical terms, it expands the categories of organizations and personnel authorized to have and use stock epinephrine in emergency situations involving severe allergic reactions.
The bill is narrowly focused on emergency preparedness for young children in pre-school settings. It does not create a new licensing scheme or mandate a specific program structure; rather, it updates existing law so that pre-schools are treated similarly to schools, camps, day care facilities, and other public-facing entities already covered by the statute. The bill would take effect 90 days after becoming law.
Impact
The bill would amend section 3000-c of the Public Health Law, which governs who may be authorized to possess epinephrine auto-injectors. By adding pre-school facilities and their employees to the statutory list, it would extend legal authority for these entities to keep epinephrine on-site and potentially administer it in emergencies, subject to the existing framework and any applicable regulations from the commissioner. The change affects pre-school operators, staff, children in their care, and the broader emergency response framework for anaphylaxis in early childhood settings.
Sentiment
The available context suggests a generally supportive and preventive public-health orientation. The bill was introduced, referred to the Health Committee, recommitted, then discharged and amended, which indicates legislative interest in refining the measure rather than rejecting it. No votes or committee transcript objections are provided, so there is no evidence of organized opposition in the record supplied. Overall, the bill appears to be viewed as a practical safety expansion for children in pre-school environments.
Contention
No specific contention is documented in the provided materials. The main policy question implied by the bill is whether pre-school facilities should be explicitly included alongside schools, camps, and day care settings in the epinephrine authorization statute. Any concerns would likely center on training, storage, liability, or implementation burdens for pre-school staff, but none are stated in the transcript or voting history provided.
Defines epinephrine device as a single-use device or nasal spray device used for the automatic injection or administration of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body for the purpose of emergency treatment of a person appearing to experience anaphylactic symptoms.
Defines epinephrine device as a single-use device or nasal spray device used for the automatic injection or administration of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body for the purpose of emergency treatment of a person appearing to experience anaphylactic symptoms.
In epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change.
In epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change.