Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

S.B. 108 (2017GS)

Sponsor

Sen. Shiozawa, B.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/17/2017

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Gary R. Herbert

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• amends the definition of epinephrine auto-injector to allow the use of more than one manufacturer of a device.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE
AMENDMENTS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Brian E. Shiozawa
House Sponsor: 
 Edward H. Redd
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill amends the Emergency Injection for Anaphylactic Reaction Act.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ amends the definition of epinephrine auto-injector to allow the use of more than one
manufacturer of a device.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
26-41-102
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 332
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
26-41-102
 is amended to read:
26-41-102.
Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Anaphylaxis" means a potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity to a substance.
(a) Symptoms of anaphylaxis may include shortness of breath, wheezing, difficulty
breathing, difficulty talking or swallowing, hives, itching, swelling, shock, or asthma.
(b) Causes of anaphylaxis may include insect sting, food allergy, drug reaction, and
exercise.
(2) "Epinephrine auto-injector" means a 
portable,
 disposable drug delivery [
system
with a spring-activated concealed needle that is designed for emergency administration of
epinephrine to provide rapid, convenient first-aid for persons
] 
device that contains a measured,
single dose of epinephrine that is used to treat a person
 suffering a potentially fatal anaphylactic
reaction.
(3) "Qualified adult" means a person who:
(a) is 18 years of age or older; and
(b) has successfully completed the training program established in Section 
26-41-104
.
(4) "Qualified entity":
(a) means a facility or organization that employs, contracts with, or has a similar
relationship with a qualified adult who is likely to have contact with another person who may
experience anaphylaxis; and
(b) includes:
(i) recreation camps;
(ii) an education facility, school, or university;
(iii) a day care facility;
(iv) youth sports leagues;
(v) amusement parks;
(vi) food establishments;
(vii) places of employment; and
(viii) recreation areas.
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