This bill authorizes law enforcement agencies in Nebraska to obtain, maintain, and possess epinephrine autoinjectors and nasal epinephrine for use by law enforcement officers during emergencies. It establishes definitions for key terms such as "authorized forms of epinephrine," "administer," and "law enforcement agency." The bill mandates that law enforcement officers must complete an approved educational training program on responding to anaphylaxis events, which includes the use of epinephrine, before they can administer it. The Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with approving training programs and may issue standing orders for law enforcement agencies to purchase epinephrine.
Additionally, the bill specifies that law enforcement agencies are not required to obtain or provide epinephrine, nor are officers required to carry or administer it. Officers must present a certificate of completion from the training program to their agency before being allowed to use epinephrine in the line of duty. The Department of Health and Human Services is also empowered to adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this bill.