The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 28, aims to allocate funding to the Department of Public Health to support municipalities in equipping emergency medical technicians (EMTs) with intranasal glucagon. The bill specifies that a certain sum of money will be appropriated from the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, although the exact amount is not provided in the text.
The primary purpose of this legislation is to enhance the capabilities of EMTs by providing them with intranasal glucagon, which is a critical medication for treating severe hypoglycemia in patients. This initiative reflects a commitment to improving emergency medical services and ensuring that EMTs have the necessary tools to respond effectively to medical emergencies.