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H7743Introduced in the House

Requires all peace officers to carry epinephrine autoinjectors in their vehicles or on their person police departments to budget sufficient funds to purchase the epinephrine and autoinjectors and for training of every peace officer.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Megan Cotter, District 39

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE MANDATORY CARRYING OF EPINEPHRINE AUTOINJECTORS BY POLICE OFFICERS ACT - Requires all peace officers to carry epinephrine autoinjectors in their vehicles or on their person police departments to budget sufficient funds to purchase the epinephrine and autoinjectors and for training of every peace officer.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Committee transferred to House Judiciary

  3. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  4. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/24/2026)

  5. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  6. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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