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BILL SUMMARY For SB23-299

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date May 5, 2023       Location HCR 0107

SB23-299 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


05:42:54 PM  
Representative Titone, prime bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 23-299, concerning the requirement to acquire epinephrine auto-injectors for placement at institutions of higher education.  The bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors (injectors) in student housing facilities and cafeterias. IHEs are encouraged to store these injectors in sufficient quantities and at an emergency public access station. IHEs must accept any donations of injectors that meet federal standards. A person who uses injectors in good faith on another person believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis is not liable for civil damages.

Representative Titone responded to questions from the committee.
05:46:49 PM  
Jessica Meegan, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Andy Kerr, representing himself, was available to answer committee questions.

Committee members commented on the testimony provided.
05:56:49 PM  
Representative Titone provided concluding remarks about the bill.  Committee members commented on the bill.

05:58:42 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-299 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Young
Seconded Jodeh
Amabile Yes
Bradfield Yes
Bradley Yes
English Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Hamrick Yes
Holtorf Yes
Jodeh Yes
Story Yes
Young Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS