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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This bill amends the Emergency Injection for Anaphylactic Reaction Act.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
13 ▸ amends the definition of epinephrine auto-injector to allow the use of more than one
14 manufacturer of a device.
15 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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17 Other Special Clauses:
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19 Utah Code Sections Affected:
20 AMENDS:
21 26-41-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 332
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23 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
24 Section 1. Section 26-41-102 is amended to read:
25 26-41-102. Definitions.
26 As used in this chapter:
27 (1) "Anaphylaxis" means a potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity to a substance.
28 (a) Symptoms of anaphylaxis may include shortness of breath, wheezing, difficulty
29 breathing, difficulty talking or swallowing, hives, itching, swelling, shock, or asthma.
30 (b) Causes of anaphylaxis may include insect sting, food allergy, drug reaction, and
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32 (2) "Epinephrine auto-injector" means a portable, disposable drug delivery [
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37 (3) "Qualified adult" means a person who:
38 (a) is 18 years of age or older; and
39 (b) has successfully completed the training program established in Section 26-41-104.
40 (4) "Qualified entity":
41 (a) means a facility or organization that employs, contracts with, or has a similar
42 relationship with a qualified adult who is likely to have contact with another person who may
43 experience anaphylaxis; and
44 (b) includes:
45 (i) recreation camps;
46 (ii) an education facility, school, or university;
47 (iii) a day care facility;
48 (iv) youth sports leagues;
49 (v) amusement parks;
50 (vi) food establishments;
51 (vii) places of employment; and
52 (viii) recreation areas.
Legislative Review Note
Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel