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MontanaSB 21169th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

Revise emergency use of epinephrine in school setting to include nasal spray

Sponsored By: Cora Neumann (Democrat)

Became Law

Health Care ServicesSchools and Education

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Bill Overview

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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Schools stock epinephrine and train staff

Schools may keep epinephrine auto-injectors or nasal spray for emergencies. A nurse or trained staff member can give it in good faith under the school’s written plan. The plan must cover staff training, where the medicine is kept, and follow-up steps like calling 9-1-1. Each device must be prescribed to the school, filled by a licensed pharmacy, and stored in a secure but easy-to-reach place. Parents must be told the school stocks epinephrine and can ask for the plan. The law limits lawsuits against the school and staff unless there is gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentional harm.

Students can carry epinephrine, including nasal spray

Schools must let students with asthma, severe allergies, or anaphylaxis carry and self-use their prescribed medicine. This includes inhalers, epinephrine auto-injectors, and epinephrine nasal spray. Parents must give written permission, a prescriber’s note with dose and when to use, proof the student can self-use, and a written treatment plan. After using epinephrine at school, the student must report to the nurse or another adult, who must provide follow-up and call 9-1-1 if needed. Youth correctional facilities are exempt and set their own rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cora Neumann

    Democrat • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Eric Matthews

    Democrat • House

  • Jane Weber

    Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 264 • No: 33

Senate vote • 3/26/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 85 • No: 14

Senate vote • 3/25/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 81 • No: 18

Senate vote • 2/12/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 50 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/11/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 48 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    4/17/2025Senate

  2. Signed by Governor

    4/16/2025Senate

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    4/8/2025Senate

  4. Signed by Speaker

    4/7/2025House

  5. Signed by President

    4/1/2025Senate

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    3/28/2025Senate

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    3/26/2025Senate

  8. 3rd Reading Concurred

    3/26/2025House

  9. 2nd Reading Concurred

    3/25/2025House

  10. Committee Report--Bill Concurred

    3/19/2025House

  11. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred

    3/18/2025House

  12. Hearing

    3/5/2025House

  13. First Reading

    2/13/2025House

  14. Referred to Committee

    2/13/2025House

  15. Transmitted to House

    2/13/2025Senate

  16. 3rd Reading Passed

    2/12/2025Senate

  17. 2nd Reading Passed

    2/11/2025Senate

  18. Committee Report--Bill Passed

    2/6/2025Senate

  19. Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed

    2/5/2025Senate

  20. Sponsor List Modified

    1/31/2025Senate

  21. Hearing

    1/30/2025Senate

  22. Referred to Committee

    1/27/2025Senate

  23. First Reading

    1/27/2025Senate

  24. Introduced

    1/24/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/15/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    3/27/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/24/2025

    PDF

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