The bill, HB 63, amends existing laws to enhance the management of anaphylaxis in schools, camps, and day care facilities by allowing the possession and administration of both epinephrine auto-injectors and epinephrine nasal spray. Key changes include the insertion of "and epinephrine nasal spray" throughout various sections of the law, which expands the current allowance that only permits auto-injectors. The bill establishes requirements for children with severe allergies to possess and self-administer these medications, necessitating written approval from a physician and the child's parent or guardian. It also mandates that staff be informed of the child's ability to self-administer and that appropriate follow-up care is provided after use.

Additionally, the bill requires the New Hampshire Department of Education, in collaboration with the New Hampshire School Nurses' Association, to develop guidelines for managing students with life-threatening allergies by January 1, 2017. These guidelines will include training for unlicensed assistive personnel and the creation of individualized health care and allergy action plans. The bill provides legal immunity to school districts and employees regarding the use of epinephrine, as long as they adhere to established guidelines. It also expands the definition of "trained designee" in postsecondary institutions to include those trained in administering both types of epinephrine and allows for the development of emergency administration policies when licensed medical professionals are unavailable.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 170-E:59, 200-N:1, 200-N:2, 200-N:5, 200-N:7, 329:1-h
As Amended by the House: 170-E:59, 200-N:1, 200-N:2, 200-N:5, 200-N:7, 329:1-h, 318:42