House Bill No. [insert number] enacts R.S. 40:1142, which establishes provisions for stocking emergency life-saving medications by qualified entities in Louisiana. The bill defines "life-saving medications" as those recognized by the Louisiana Department of Health for treating life-threatening conditions, including epinephrine, naloxone, albuterol, and glucagon. It identifies "qualified entities" as public or private organizations associated with locations where medical emergencies may occur, such as early learning centers, colleges, and recreational facilities, but excludes elementary and secondary schools. The bill also outlines the roles of trained personnel authorized to administer these medications and establishes a standing protocol for their use.

Additionally, the bill allows licensed healthcare professionals to prescribe and pharmacists to dispense life-saving medications for qualified entities. It provides liability protections for those administering these medications, stating that they will not be held liable for damages unless willful misconduct is proven. The Louisiana Department of Health is tasked with issuing a standing order for the prescription of these medications and will create rules to implement the provisions of the bill, including a list of medications that can be prescribed and dispensed.