The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 28, aims to allocate funding to municipalities for the purpose of equipping emergency medical technicians (EMTs) with intranasal glucagon. The bill specifies that a sum of ____ dollars will be appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Health for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This initiative is intended to enhance the capabilities of EMTs in responding to medical emergencies, particularly those involving hypoglycemia.
The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language to facilitate the funding process. The primary focus is on ensuring that EMTs have access to intranasal glucagon, which is a critical medication for treating severe low blood sugar levels. By providing this funding, the bill seeks to improve emergency medical response and patient outcomes in the community.