BILL NUMBER: S2043
SPONSOR: TEDISCO
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to authorizing
certain persons to possess and administer epinephrine by use of an
epinephrine auto-injector device upon completion of appropriate train-
ing, and to require the department of health to establish a registry of
the names of lay persons trained in the use of an epinephrine auto-in-
jector device
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
Authorizes certain persons to possess and administer epinephrine by use
of an epinephrine auto-injector device upon completion of appropriate
training to respond in a good Samaritan role to someone suffering from a
severe allergic reaction.
 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
§ 1. Paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 3000-c of the public
health law, as amended by chapter 194 of the laws of 2021, is amended to
add those qualified to carry Epipens under this act to those already
authorized to do so.
§ 2. Section 3000-c of the public health law is amended by adding a new
subdivision 5 to read as follows:
5. The department shall establish and regularly update a registry of
persons currently trained to administer epinephrine by use of an
epinephrine auto-injector, device as provided in subparagraph (vii) of
paragraph (a) of subdivision one of this section. A person's name shall
be added to the registry upon request by the person and submission of
information as determined by the commissioner documenting the successful
completion by the person of the requisite training. A person whose name
appears on the registry may obtain a non-patient-specific prescription
for an epinephrine auto-injector device as provided in subdivision three
of this section from a healthcare practitioner or from the department.
The registry shall be maintained as an internal resource solely for the
department's use and shall not be disclosed to the general public.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Epinephrine injectors, also known as "epipens" are used to reverse the
effects of severe allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis, from bee stings,
drug reactions, food allergies, or exercise-induced shock. Over the
past several years, New York State has made great progress to equip law
enforcement with these potentially life-saving devices. This measure
allows everyday citizens (with proper training) an opportunity to act as
good Samaritans in crisis.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
03/29/22: S.8674 REFERRED TO HEALTH
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
S2043: 3000-c public health law