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H7481Introduced in the House

Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.

Passed

Introduced by Kathleen Fogarty, District 35

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Passage · June 10, 2026

38

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Education

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)

  8. House passed Sub A

  9. Referred to Senate Education

  10. Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)

  11. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  12. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)

  13. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  14. Transmitted to Governor

  15. Signed by Governor

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