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 Bill Status of HB4462  99th General Assembly


Short Description:  EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS

House Sponsors
Rep. Michelle Mussman - Michael J. Madigan - Natalie A. Manley - Frances Ann Hurley - Deb Conroy, Michael W. Tryon and Luis Arroyo

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Chris Nybo - John G. Mulroe - Thomas Cullerton - Donne E. Trotter, Daniel Biss, Michael E. Hastings and Dale A. Righter)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  8/5/2016HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0711

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/22-30


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning the self-administration and self-carry of asthma medication and epinephrine auto-injectors and the administration of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors or an opioid antagonist, provides that the term "trained personnel" includes a school bus driver employed by an independent contractor and that, with respect to asthma medication and epinephrine auto-injectors, before and after normal school activities includes while being transported on a school bus. Provides that the secure location for a supply of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors must be accessible before, during, and after school. Provides that if a supply of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors is maintained, then the school district, public school, or nonpublic school must annually report that information to the State Board of Education; makes related changes.

House Committee Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
New Act

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Epinephrine Auto-Injector Act. Provides that a health care practitioner may prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of an authorized entity where allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present. Requires each employee, agent, or other individual of the authorized entity to complete a training program before using an epinephrine auto-injector. Provides that a trained employee, agent, or other individual of the authorized entity may either provide or administer an epinephrine auto-injector to a person whom the employee, agent, or other individual believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis. Contains provisions concerning costs, limitations, and rulemaking. Amends the School Code in provisions concerning the self-administration and self-carry of asthma medication and epinephrine auto-injectors and the administration of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors or an opioid antagonist. With respect to asthma medication and epinephrine auto-injectors, provides that before and after normal school activities includes while being transported on a school bus. Provides that the secure location for a supply of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors must be accessible before, during, and after school. Makes other changes concerning definitions, costs, training, reporting to the State Board of Education, and the amount of epinephrine auto-injectors.

House Committee Amendment No. 3
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 2610/40 new
50 ILCS 705/10.19 new
410 ILCS 620/3.21from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 503.21
30 ILCS 805/8.40 new

Amends the State Police Act and the Illinois Police Training Act creating the Annie LeGere Law and amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that the Department of State Police and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board may conduct or approve training programs for officers to recognize and respond to anaphylaxis, including the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector. Provides that the Department of State Police or a local governmental agency may authorize officers to carry, administer, or assist in the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors if they have completed the requiring training and must provide for policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors. Limits liability for the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by police officers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

House Floor Amendment No. 4
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with provisions of the bill as amended by House Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 with the following changes: Removes authorization for the Department of Public Health to approve entities or individuals to conduct anaphylaxis training programs. Requires the Department to include links to training providers' websites on its website. In provisions amending the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, includes the Epinephrine Auto-Injector Act as an exception to the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/15/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
  1/20/2016HouseFirst Reading
  1/20/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/23/2016HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  3/24/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
  3/24/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/29/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
  3/29/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/29/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  3/29/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/4/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  4/4/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  4/6/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote
  4/6/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote
  4/6/2016HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 011-000-000
  4/6/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  4/7/2016HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/11/2016HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
  4/11/2016HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/12/2016HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  4/12/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Madigan
  4/12/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael W. Tryon
  4/13/2016HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 009-000-000
  4/13/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo
  4/15/2016HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/15/2016HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted
  4/15/2016HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/18/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  4/18/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
  4/18/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
  4/19/2016HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
  4/19/2016SenateArrive in Senate
  4/19/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 20, 2016
  4/19/2016SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Chris Nybo
  4/20/2016SenateFirst Reading
  4/20/2016SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/21/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe
  4/21/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton
  4/21/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter
  4/27/2016SenateAssigned to Public Health
  4/29/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss
  5/3/2016SenateDo Pass Public Health; 007-000-000
  5/3/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 4, 2016
  5/6/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  5/10/2016SenateSecond Reading
  5/10/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 11, 2016
  5/11/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter
  5/11/2016SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  5/11/2016HousePassed Both Houses
  6/9/2016HouseSent to the Governor
  8/5/2016HouseGovernor Approved
  8/5/2016HouseEffective Date January 1, 2017
  8/5/2016HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0711

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