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SF0019

Law Expanding Ways Schools and Others Can Give Epinephrine

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This law allows schools, pharmacies, and other groups to use auto-injectors, nasal sprays, or any federal-approved device to give epinephrine during severe allergic reactions.

What it does

  • Updates the definition of 'epinephrine' delivery methods to include auto-injectors, nasal sprays, and any other federally approved device or method.
  • Allows school districts to buy and keep stock supplies of epinephrine devices without needing a specific prescription for each student.
  • Requires the Department of Education and Department of Health to create guidelines on how schools should manage severe allergies and train staff.
  • Permits pharmacists and practitioners to prescribe epinephrine or opiate antagonists through standing orders to entities that may need them in emergencies.
  • Provides legal protection from lawsuits for people who give these medications in good faith, unless they act with gross negligence.

Who it affects

  • School districts and school personnel
  • Pharmacists and medical practitioners
  • The Department of Education and the Department of Health
  • Entities that may assist people during anaphylaxis or drug overdoses

Limits and unknowns

  • The law does not require schools or other groups to have these devices; participation is voluntary.
  • Legal protection for those giving the medication only applies if they act in good faith and do not show gross, willful, or wanton negligence.

Plain language

Terms to know

Epinephrine auto-injector
A device, such as a pen or nasal spray, approved by the federal government to deliver epinephrine for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.
Standing order
A general prescription from a doctor that allows an organization to keep and use medication without writing a new one for each person.
Anaphylaxis
A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical treatment with epinephrine.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official summary

Bill Summary - 26LSO-0015 Bill No.: SF0019 Effective: Multiple Dates LSO No.: 26LSO-0015 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0020 Chapter No.: 24 Prime Sponsor: Rothfuss Catch Title: Epinephrine delivery methods. Has Report: No Subject: Authorizes the use of epinephrine through various methods of delivery. Summary/Major Elements: This act authorizes the administration of epinephrine through the use of auto-injectors, nasal sprays and any other federal approved device or method by school districts and other entities. The Department of Education, the Department of Health and the Board of Pharmacy are authorized to promulgate rules to implement this act. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 12:43 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that the bill updates statutes to include nasal and other alternative epinephrine delivery systems, not just auto-injectors, without changing existing policy.

Public statementFloor statement at 24:09 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-0-3-0-02026-02-27 · House59 yes 0 no
H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02026-02-25 · House9 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-02026-02-19 · Senate31 yes 0 no
S10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02026-02-16 · Senate5 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor 29-1-1-0-02026-02-10 · Senate29 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 24LSO
  2. Governor Signed SEA No. 0020 Governor
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0020House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0020Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0020LSO
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-0-3-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H10 - LaborHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
  14. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  15. S COW:PassedSenate
  16. S Placed on General FileSenate
  17. S10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  18. S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor 29-1-1-0-0Senate
  19. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO