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Missouri House Bill 2194 Modifies Regulations for Epinephrine Delivery Devices in Schools, EMS, and Public Spaces

Original title: EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY DEVICES

Last action · February 5, 2026: HCS Reported Do Pass (H)Sponsors: Matthew Overcast and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

Missouri HB 2194 updates statutes regarding s, allowing school boards to stock supplies, establishing liability protections for trained administrators, and setting training requirements for emergency medical responders and authorized entities.

Why it matters

Changes legal liabilities, emergency protocols, and device stocking rules for schools, ambulance services, first responders, and public organizations handling severe allergic reactions.

Background
  • HB 2194 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the Missouri General Assembly by Representative Matthew Overcast. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

school districts

School boards are authorized to maintain supplies of epinephrine devices and designate staff for storage and oversight.

Directly affected

ambulance services and emergency medical response agencies

Basic life support ambulances and stretcher vans are required to be equipped with epinephrine delivery devices and trained staff.

Directly affected

authorized entities

Entities such as recreation camps, youth sports leagues, and restaurants are permitted to acquire, stock, and administer epinephrine devices under specific prescriptions and training rules.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can public schools stock epinephrine delivery devices under this bill?
Yes, school boards may authorize school nurses to maintain an adequate supply of s at the school.
Are schools and emergency personnel protected from liability when administering epinephrine?
Yes, the bill provides civil immunity from ordinary negligence for authorized entities, trained employees, physicians, and trainers who administer or supply devices in compliance with the statute.
What fund is created by the bill?
The bill creates the 's for Fire Personnel Fund' in the state treasury to fund devices for qualified first responder agencies in nonmetropolitan areas.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

8 actions
  1. Feb 5, 2026HouseCommittee
    HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
  2. Feb 5, 2026HouseCommittee
    HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
  3. Feb 5, 2026House
    Executive Session Completed (H)
  4. Jan 29, 2026House
    Public Hearing Completed (H)
  5. Jan 8, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
  6. Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
    Read Second Time (H)
Show 2 earlier actions
  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read First Time (H)
  2. Dec 5, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Prefiled (H)

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Expansion of Epinephrine Access

The bill broadens the terminology from auto-injectors to delivery devices and standardizes stocking rules across schools, first responders, and public entities.

Connected Entities

General Assembly, Department of Health and Senior Services, United States Census Bureau and 1 more
OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body enacting the statute”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Health and Senior Services“State department promulgating rules and training courses”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Census Bureau“Source for American Community Survey data used to determine nonmetropolitan area”Map →
OrganizationEpinephrine Delivery Devices for Fire Personnel Fund“Dedicated state treasury fund created for providing devices to qualified first r”Map →

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  • Controversy15
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