H.B. No. 2283 amends the Education Code and Health and Safety Code to update terminology and regulations regarding the use of epinephrine delivery devices in educational settings. The bill introduces the term "epinephrine delivery device" to replace "auto-injector" and expands the definition to include devices like nasal sprays. It establishes that school districts and charter schools are not required to comply with certain regulations if they manage the maintenance, administration, and disposal of these devices. Additionally, the bill mandates the formation of an advisory committee to oversee the administration of these devices and outlines the responsibilities of schools in adopting policies for their use, including training requirements for personnel and volunteers.

The legislation also clarifies that the administration of epinephrine delivery devices by peace officers does not constitute unlawful practice in health care professions and provides civil and criminal immunity for individuals acting in good faith under the new regulations. It requires that policies regarding the maintenance and administration of these devices be included in student handbooks and published online. Furthermore, the bill allows pharmacists to dispense epinephrine delivery devices without needing identifying information about the user and establishes reporting requirements for the administration of these devices. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 38.0151, Education Code 38.201, Education Code 38.202, Education Code 38.207, Education Code 38.208, Education Code 38.209, Education Code 38.210, Education Code 38.211, Education Code 38.215, Education Code 51.881, Education Code 51.882, Education Code 51.883, Education Code 51.884, Education Code 51.885, Education Code 51.888, Health and Safety Code 773.003, Health and Safety Code 773.014, Health and Safety Code 773.0145, Health and Safety Code 773.050, Human Resources Code 42.067, Occupations Code 562.057, Occupations Code 1701.701, Occupations Code 1701.702, Occupations Code 1701.703, Occupations Code 1701.704, Occupations Code 1701.705, Occupations Code 1701.707, Occupations Code 1701.708 (Education Code 38, Human Resources Code 42, Education Code 51, Health and Safety Code 773, Occupations Code 1701, Occupations Code 562)