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OregonSB 15042026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to the administration of epinephrine.

Sponsored By: Rob Wagner (Democratic), Suzanne Weber (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Broader emergency meds at school

The law treats more emergency medicines as covered school medications. It includes premeasured epinephrine and allows devices like autoinjectors and nasal sprays. It also includes medication for adrenal insufficiency and naloxone for opioid overdoses. A “premeasured dose” is a fixed amount given by autoinjector, intranasal device, or other methods named by the State Board of Education or the Oregon Health Authority by rule.

Standard allergy training for school staff

Staff who help with self‑administration or emergencies must complete training approved by the Oregon Health Authority. Training may be taught by physicians, nurse practitioners, other licensed health professionals, EMS providers meeting OHA rules, or OHA‑approved public health organizations or individuals. The curriculum covers how to spot severe allergic reactions and triggers, how to give a premeasured epinephrine dose, and follow‑up care. It also covers recognizing and managing hypoglycemia and adrenal insufficiency, including when to give glucagon and needed follow‑up.

Students can self-carry and use meds

School boards must let K–12 students with asthma or severe allergies self‑administer prescribed medicine. This applies at school, at school events, in before/after‑school care on school property, and during travel to and from school or events. Policies require a prescription, student instruction from a licensed health professional, and a written treatment plan. Parents must provide requested documents and a backup supply stored where the student can access it right away. Parents can ask in writing to keep backup epinephrine in the classroom if a licensed health professional confirms that delay could be life‑threatening.

Legal protection for good-faith epinephrine use

School administrators, nurses, teachers, other employees, districts, and boards are immune from civil and criminal liability when they act in good faith to help with self‑administration or give a premeasured dose of epinephrine during a severe allergic reaction on school property. Any person who in good faith gives a premeasured epinephrine dose on school premises is also protected. This protection applies even if the person receiving epinephrine does not have a prescription. It does not cover gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.

School med help limits and safeguards

A school can revoke a student’s self‑administration permission if the student misuses the medicine or cannot use it safely. School boards cannot force untrained staff to assist with student medication. The school self‑administration rules do not apply in youth correction facilities.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Rob Wagner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Suzanne Weber

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bobby Levy

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Fred Girod

    Republican • Senate

  • James Manning Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jules Walters

    Democratic • House

  • Lew Frederick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Travis Nelson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 98 • No: 0

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third reading. Carried by Nguyen D. Passed.

Yes: 56 • No: 0

House vote • 2/24/2026

Health Care: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third reading. Carried by President Wagner. Passed.

Yes: 30 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/9/2026

Health Care: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, January 1, 2027.

    3/17/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 21, 2026 Laws.

    3/17/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/5/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    2/27/2026House

  5. President signed.

    2/27/2026Senate

  6. Third reading. Carried by Nguyen D. Passed.

    2/26/2026House

  7. Second reading.

    2/25/2026House

  8. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/25/2026House

  9. Work Session held.

    2/24/2026House

  10. Public Hearing held.

    2/19/2026House

  11. Referred to Health Care.

    2/16/2026House

  12. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/16/2026House

  13. Third reading. Carried by President Wagner. Passed.

    2/12/2026Senate

  14. Second reading.

    2/11/2026Senate

  15. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/11/2026Senate

  16. Public Hearing and Work Session held.

    2/9/2026Senate

  17. Referred to Health Care.

    2/2/2026Senate

  18. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    2/26/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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