Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4462

Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning the self-administration and self-carry of asthma medication and epinephrine auto-injectors and the administration of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors or an opioid antagonist, provides that the term "trained personnel" includes a school bus driver employed by an independent contractor and that, with respect to asthma medication and epinephrine auto-injectors, before and after normal school activities includes while being transported on a school bus. Provides that the secure location for a supply of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors must be accessible before, during, and after school. Provides that if a supply of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors is maintained, then the school district, public school, or nonpublic school must annually report that information to the State Board of Education; makes related changes.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Epinephrine Auto-Injector Act. Provides that a health care practitioner may prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of an authorized entity where allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present. Requires each employee, agent, or other individual of the authorized entity to complete a training program before using an epinephrine auto-injector. Provides that a trained employee, agent, or other individual of the authorized entity may either provide or administer an epinephrine auto-injector to a person whom the employee, agent, or other individual believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis. Contains provisions concerning costs, limitations, and rulemaking. Amends the School Code in provisions concerning the self-administration and self-carry of asthma medication and epinephrine auto-injectors and the administration of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors or an opioid antagonist. With respect to asthma medication and epinephrine auto-injectors, provides that before and after normal school activities includes while being transported on a school bus. Provides that the secure location for a supply of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors must be accessible before, during, and after school. Makes other changes concerning definitions, costs, training, reporting to the State Board of Education, and the amount of epinephrine auto-injectors.

Amends the State Police Act and the Illinois Police Training Act creating the Annie LeGere Law and amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that the Department of State Police and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board may conduct or approve training programs for officers to recognize and respond to anaphylaxis, including the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector. Provides that the Department of State Police or a local governmental agency may authorize officers to carry, administer, or assist in the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors if they have completed the requiring training and must provide for policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors. Limits liability for the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by police officers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause with provisions of the bill as amended by House Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 with the following changes: Removes authorization for the Department of Public Health to approve entities or individuals to conduct anaphylaxis training programs. Requires the Department to include links to training providers' websites on its website. In provisions amending the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, includes the Epinephrine Auto-Injector Act as an exception to the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

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