Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 1377 — Epinephrine; possession and administration at outdoor educational programs.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 247 (effective 7/1/18)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2018. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 7 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Provides that an employee of an organization that provides outdoor educational experiences or programs for youth who is authorized by a prescriber and trained in the administration of epinephrine may possess and administer epinephrine and provides liability protection for such employees.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

117 added · 119 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to HB 1377 include changes that clarify the legal protections for medical professionals providing emergency care, particularly in outdoor education settings. Notably, the bill now specifies that those assisting in obstetrical care or administering emergency medications will not be held liable for civil damages, even if their actions violate certain health regulations. This is important because it encourages more individuals, such as teachers or outdoor program leaders, to intervene in emergencies without fear of legal repercussions, potentially saving lives in critical situations.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18107130D HOUSE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-225 and 54.1-3408 of the Code of Virginia, relating to possession and administration of epinephrine;
1377 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Education and Health on February 15, 2018) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Delegate Torian) A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-225 and 54.1-3408 of the Code of Virginia, relating to possession and administration of epinephrine;
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 1377] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 247 (effective 7/1/18)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 9, 2018

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 2, 2018

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Senate substitute agreed to by House 18107130D-S1 (99-Y 0-N)

  8. Placed on Calendar

  9. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB1377S1

  10. Committee substitute agreed to 18107130D-S1

  11. Reading of substitute waived

  12. Read third time

  13. Assigned Education sub: Health Professions

  14. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  15. Constitutional reading dispensed

  16. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)

  17. Read second time and engrossed

  18. Read first time

  19. Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #2

  20. Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

  21. Presented and ordered printed 18104300D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (144)

144 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Senate substitute agreed to by House 18107130D-S1

Passed 99 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 99000
Total 99000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Byron — Yea
Carter — Yea
Collins — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Hurst — Yea
James — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rodman — Yea
Rush — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Ayala — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Cline — Yea
Cole — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Keam — Yea
Levine — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Peace — Yea
Plum — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 98000
Total 98000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Ayala — Yea
Cole — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Hurst — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Rodman — Yea
Rush — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cline — Yea
Collins — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Levine — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Peace — Yea
Plum — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1377 do?
Provides that an employee of an organization that provides outdoor educational experiences or programs for youth who is authorized by a prescriber and trained in the administration of epinephrine may possess and administer epinephrine and provides liability protection for such employees.
Who sponsors HB 1377?
HB 1377 is sponsored by Marcia S. "Cia" Price, Luke E. Torian, Jennifer Carroll Foy, and Ayala, Hala S..
What is the current status of HB 1377?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2018. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 1377?
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