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S2855Introduced in the Senate

Permits students diagnosed with asthma, a condition that may lead to bronchospasm or anaphylaxis, or both, to carry and self-administer asthma medication or auto-injectable or intranasal epinephrine, or both.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Pamela Lauria, District 32

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EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Permits students diagnosed with asthma, a condition that may lead to bronchospasm or anaphylaxis, or both, to carry and self-administer asthma medication or auto-injectable or intranasal epinephrine, or both.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 10, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study · March 10, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

1

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8 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 Senate Health and Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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