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Senate committee advances bill to let schools use needle‑free epinephrine
Summary
The Senate Committee on Health Care voted to send SB 1504 to the floor after testimony that the bill would let schools use premeasured epinephrine delivered by non‑injectable methods, strengthen training, and update liability protections; committee members recorded a unanimous 'do pass' recommendation during the work session.
Senate Bill 1504, which would allow schools to stock and administer premeasured doses of epinephrine by auto‑injector, nasal spray or other rule‑approved methods, was advanced by the Oregon Senate Committee on Health Care on Feb. 9.
Supporters, including Senate President Rob Wagner and sponsor Sen. Suzanne Weber, said the change modernizes school emergency care and could reduce hesitation by staff. "Expanding the methods of administration can mean faster treatment, less hesitation from staff and better outcomes for students,"…
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