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Gio's Law requires police, fire, sheriff, and emergency medical personnel in New York to be trained and equipped to administer emergency anaphylaxis treatment.
Why it matters
Expands rapid response capability for life-threatening allergic reactions. By requiring all first responders (police, fire, sheriff, and EMS) to carry and be trained in using epinephrine auto-injectors, the bill aims to dramatically reduce response time and increase the chance of survival for people experiencing severe anaphylaxis, especially in areas where EMS response may be delayed.
Creates standardized, recurring training protocols. The law mandates both initial and biennial refresher training for all covered personnel, ensuring that responders maintain up-to-date skills and confidence in identifying and treating anaphylactic emergencies.
Establishes clear communication and procedural guidelines. Responders must notify the emergency medical system when administering treatment and follow established protocols, improving coordination and tracking of anaphylaxis incidents, which can inform future public health strategies and resource allocation.
May affect budgets, logistics, and liability. Departments statewide will need to allocate funds for purchasing and regularly replacing auto-injectors, scheduling training, and updating protocols, which could impact local government budgets and require adjustments in emergency response planning and insurance considerations.
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Require EpiPens for First Responders
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Require EpiPens for First Responders
In Senate Committee · Finance · Sponsor Todd Kaminsky
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3426
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 29, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. ZEBROWSKI, M. L. MILLER, McDONOUGH, RAIA, JAFFEE, GIGLIO, D'URSO, SEAWRIGHT, B. MILLER, COLTON, BRAUNSTEIN, COOK, SIMON -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
AN ACT to amend the executive law, the county law, the general municipal law and the public health law, in relation to enacting "Gio's Law" requiring that members of police departments, sheriff's departments, fire departments and emergency medical service providers be trained in the administration of emergency anaphylaxis treatment and to carry emergency anaphylaxis treatment in their vehicles
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as "Gio's Law".
§ 2. The executive law is amended by adding a new section 233 to read as follows:
§ 233. Emergency anaphylaxis treatment training and use. 1. As used in this section, the term "emergency anaphylaxis treatment" shall mean an epinephrine auto-injector device, as such term is defined in paragraph (b) of subdivision one of section three thousand-c of the public health law, or another form of emergency anaphylaxis treatment approved by the commissioner of health.
2. All members of the state police shall be required to be trained in the administration of emergency anaphylaxis treatment and shall carry emergency anaphylaxis treatment in their vehicles when on duty.
3. All members of the state police shall:
(a) complete an initial training program on emergency anaphylaxis treatment;
(b) complete a refresher training program at least every two years;
(c) contact the emergency medical system during any response to an incident of suspected anaphylaxis and advise if emergency anaphylaxis treatment is being used; and
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(d) comply with protocols for response to incidents of suspected anaphylaxis.
§ 3. The county law is amended by adding a new section 663 to read as follows:
§ 663. Emergency anaphylaxis treatment training and use. 1. As used in this section, the term "emergency anaphylaxis treatment" shall mean an epinephrine auto-injector device, as such term is defined in paragraph (b) of subdivision one of section three thousand-c of the public health law, or another form of emergency anaphylaxis treatment approved by the commissioner of health.
2. All sheriffs, undersheriffs, and deputy sheriffs shall be required to be trained in the administration of emergency anaphylaxis treatment and shall carry emergency anaphylaxis treatment in their vehicles when on duty.
3. All sheriffs, undersheriffs and deputy sheriffs shall:
(a) complete an initial training program on emergency anaphylaxis treatment;
(b) complete a refresher training program at least every two years;
(c) contact the emergency medical system during any response to an incident of suspected anaphylaxis and advise if emergency anaphylaxis treatment is being used; and
(d) comply with protocols for response to incidents of suspected anaphylaxis.
§ 4. The general municipal law is amended by adding a new section 209-gg to read as follows:
§ 209-gg. Emergency anaphylaxis treatment training and use. 1. As used in this section, the term "emergency anaphylaxis treatment" shall mean an epinephrine auto-injector device, as such term is defined in paragraph (b) of subdivision one of section three thousand-c of the public health law, or another form of emergency anaphylaxis treatment approved by the commissioner of health.
2. All members of a police or fire department organized at the county, city, village, town, or district level shall be required to be trained in the administration of emergency anaphylaxis treatment and shall carry emergency anaphylaxis treatment in their vehicles when on duty.
3. All members of a police or fire department organized at the county, city, village, town, or district level shall:
(a) complete an initial training program on emergency anaphylaxis treatment;
(b) complete a refresher training program at least every two years;
(c) contact the emergency medical system during any response to an incident of suspected anaphylaxis and advise if emergency anaphylaxis treatment is being used; and
(d) comply with protocols for response to incidents of suspected anaphylaxis.
§ 5. The public health law is amended by adding a new section 3000-e to read as follows:
§ 3000-e. Emergency anaphylaxis treatment training and use. 1. As used in this section, the term "emergency anaphylaxis treatment" shall mean an epinephrine auto-injector device, as such term is defined in paragraph (b) of subdivision one of section three thousand-c of this article, or another form of emergency anaphylaxis treatment approved by the commissioner.
2. Anyone who provides emergency medical services shall be required to be trained in the administration of emergency anaphylaxis treatment and
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shall carry emergency anaphylaxis treatment in their vehicle when on duty.
3. Anyone who provides emergency medical services shall:
(a) complete an initial training program on emergency anaphylaxis treatment;
(b) complete a refresher training program at least every two years;
(c) contact the emergency medical system during any response to an incident of suspected anaphylaxis and advise if emergency anaphylaxis treatment is being used; and
(d) comply with protocols for response to incidents of suspected anaphylaxis.
§ 6. This act shall take effect one year after it shall have become a law.
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