The bill amends Sections 16-1-39, 16-1-48, and 22-1-16 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to enhance the self-administration and administration of epinephrine in schools. Key changes include the replacement of the term "single dose autoinjectable" with "epinephrine delivery system," which broadens the types of delivery systems that students can carry and self-administer, as well as those that can be stocked and administered by schools and authorized personnel. The bill also modifies liability language to protect schools and their employees from civil damages related to the administration of these medications. Furthermore, it requires local boards of education to develop an anaphylaxis preparedness program, maintain a supply of epinephrine delivery systems on campus, and provides immunity from liability for those involved in training and administration.

Additionally, the bill allows medical practitioners to prescribe and provide epinephrine delivery systems, replacing the previously specified auto-injectors. It establishes that trained individuals can administer these systems to anyone suspected of experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior prescriptions. The bill outlines liability protections for authorized entities and their employees, clarifying that the administration of these systems does not constitute the practice of medicine, except for licensed healthcare professionals. It also mandates reporting of incidents involving the administration of epinephrine delivery systems to the Department of Public Health, which will publish an annual summary of these reports. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-1-39, 16-1-48, 22-1-16
Enrolled: 16-1-39, 16-1-48, 22-1-16