Senate Bill 139

Supply and use of epinephrine auto-injectors by certain authorized entities. (FE)

Became law

The governor signed it on Jul 2, 2015. It's ⁠.

Introduced, passed

Apr 28, 2015
Committee, passed

Approved
Senate vote, passed

Passed Jun 9, 2015
Assembly vote, passed

Passed Jun 9, 2015
Governor, passed

Signed
Law, here now

2015 Wisconsin Act 35

Latest entry in the official record, Jul 2, 2015: “Published 7-2-2015”

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What it does

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Under current law, a physician, an advanced practice nurse prescriber, or a physician assistant may prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of a school that has adopted a plan for the management of pupils with life-threatening allergies. The governing body of such a school may authorize a school nurse or other school personnel to: 1) provide an epinephrine auto injector to a pupil for that pupil to self-administer in accordance with that pupil's prescription; 2) administer an epinephrine auto-injector to a pupil in accordance with that pupil's prescription; or 3) administer an epinephrine auto-injector to a pupil or other person who the nurse or other personnel believes to be experiencing anaphylaxis according to a standing protocol regardless whether the pupil or other person has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector. This bill allows a physician, physician assistant, or advance practice nurse prescriber to prescribe an epinephrine auto-injector in the name of any entity or organization, other than a school, operating a business, activity, or event at which allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present (authorized entity), including a camp, college, university, day care facility, youth sports league, amusement park, restaurant, place of employment, and sports arena.

The authorized entity may acquire and maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and must store the epinephrine auto-injectors in a location readily accessible in an emergency and in accordance with the instructions for using an epinephrine auto-injector and any requirements established by the Department of Health Services. The bill requires the authorized entity to designate an employee or agent who has completed the training required under the bill to be responsible for the storage, maintenance, control, and oversight of the epinephrine auto-injectors.

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The bill allows an employee or agent of an authorized entity or other individual who has completed the training required under the bill to either provide or administer an epinephrine auto-injector to an individual who the employee, agent, or other individual believes is experiencing anaphylaxis regardless of whether that individual has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector or has been diagnosed with an allergy. Among other liability protections, the bill exempts from liability for any injury that results from the administration or failure to administer an epinephrine auto-injector, all of the following: an authorized entity that possesses and makes available an epinephrine auto-injector; employees and agents of the authorized entity or other individuals that store, maintain, control, oversee, provide, or use an epinephrine auto-injector; a health care practitioner who prescribes or dispenses an epinephrine auto-injector to an authorized entity; a pharmacist or other person who dispenses an epinephrine auto-injector to an authorized entity;

and a person who provides the training required under the bill.

Who's behind it

8 senators are its ⁠. 4 are Democrats and 4 are Republicans.

21 more lawmakers ⁠.

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Authors (8)

Rob Cowles · Republican, Senate
Nikiya Harris Dodd · Democrat, Senate
Julie M. Lassa · Democrat, Senate
Mark Miller · Democrat, Senate
Terry Moulton · Republican, Senate
Steve Nass · Republican, Senate
Kathleen Vinehout · Democrat, Senate
Leah Vukmir · Republican, Senate

Signed on in support (21)

Terese Berceau · Democrat, Assembly
Janel Brandtjen · Republican, Assembly
Dave Considine · Democrat, Assembly
Chris Danou · Democrat, Assembly
James Edming · Republican, Assembly
Cody Horlacher · Republican, Assembly
Rob Hutton · Republican, Senate
André Jacque · Republican, Senate
Joel Kleefisch · Republican, Assembly
Dan Knodl · Republican, Assembly
Jesse Kremer · Republican, Assembly
Bob Kulp · Republican, Assembly
Dave Murphy · Republican, Assembly
Warren Petryk · Republican, Assembly
Romaine Quinn · Republican, Senate
Keith Ripp · Republican, Assembly
Mike Rohrkaste · Republican, Assembly
Mark Spreitzer · Democrat, Senate
Lisa Subeck · Democrat, Assembly
Thomas Larson · Republican, Assembly
Paul Tittl · Republican, Assembly

What it would cost

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Versions and amendments

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