S.B. No. 1619 amends various sections of the Education Code and Health and Safety Code to update the terminology and regulations regarding the administration of epinephrine delivery systems in educational and public settings. The bill replaces the term "auto-injector" with "epinephrine delivery system," which encompasses both auto-injectors and nasal sprays. It mandates that institutions of higher education and other entities, such as day-care centers and amusement parks, adopt policies for the maintenance and administration of these systems, ensuring trained personnel are available to respond to anaphylactic emergencies. The bill also establishes secure storage and accessibility requirements for these systems on campuses and outlines reporting requirements for their administration.

Additionally, the bill provides legal immunity from civil or criminal liability for individuals acting in good faith in relation to the prescription, administration, or training associated with epinephrine delivery systems. It clarifies that the administration of these systems by peace officers does not constitute the unlawful practice of health care, further protecting those involved in emergency responses. The bill is designed to enhance the preparedness of educational institutions and public entities in managing severe allergic reactions and respiratory distress situations, with an effective date contingent upon legislative approval.

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 51, Human Resources Code 42, Health and Safety Code 773, Occupations Code 1701, Education Code 38, Occupations Code 562)
Senate Committee Report: 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 51, Human Resources Code 42, Health and Safety Code 773, Occupations Code 1701, Education Code 38, Occupations Code 562)
Engrossed: 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 51, Human Resources Code 42, Health and Safety Code 773, Occupations Code 1701, Education Code 38, Occupations Code 562)
House Committee Report: 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 51, Human Resources Code 42, Health and Safety Code 773, Occupations Code 1701, Education Code 38, Occupations Code 562)
Enrolled: 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 51, Human Resources Code 42, Health and Safety Code 773, Occupations Code 1701, Education Code 38, Occupations Code 562)