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HB 1826MISSOURISession 2026State Billpassed chamber
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Missouri HB 1826 expands epinephrine device access in schools and emergency systems

Original title: EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS

Last action · May 7, 2026: Placed on Informal CalendarSponsors: Terri Violet and 7 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Missouri House Bill 1826 updates regulations regarding epinephrine delivery systems by allowing schools to maintain emergency supplies, establishing the s for Fire Personnel Fund, and outlining liability protections for trained individuals administering treatment.

Why it matters

School districts, emergency response agencies, and public entities gain explicit legal frameworks and civil liability protections when stocking and administering s for severe allergic reactions.

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

pupils

Pupils with chronic health conditions are authorized to possess and self-administer prescribed medication at school and school-sponsored activities.

Directly affected

school boards

School boards are permitted to authorize school nurses to maintain epinephrine supplies and designate oversight responsibilities.

Directly affected

emergency medical technicians

Basic life support ambulances and stretcher vans must be equipped with epinephrine delivery devices and staffed by trained personnel.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can schools keep an emergency supply of epinephrine?
Yes, each school board may authorize a licensed school nurse to maintain an adequate supply of s obtained through a physician's prescription.
Are school employees granted immunity from civil liability if they administer epinephrine?
Yes, trained school employees and authorized entities are protected from liability for injuries resulting from administration or self-administration of epinephrine under ordinary negligence.
What is required before administering epinephrine to a minor?
Verbal consent from a parent or guardian present at the time is required, unless the parent or guardian is absent and there is a reasonable belief of imminent danger.

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Where This Stands

Currently passed chamber. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Law.

Procedural history

29 actions
  1. May 7, 2026House
    Placed on Informal Calendar
  2. Apr 28, 2026SenateCommittee
    Reported Do Pass (S)
  3. Apr 22, 2026SenateCommittee
    Voted Do Pass (S)
  4. Apr 22, 2026Senate
    Executive Session Held (S)
  5. Apr 15, 2026Senate
    Public Hearing Held (S)
  6. Apr 10, 2026Senate
    Public Hearing Scheduled (S)
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  1. Mar 31, 2026SenateCommittee
    Second read and referred: Families, Seniors and Health(S)
  2. Mar 19, 2026Senate
    Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
  3. Mar 16, 2026House
    Delivered to the Senate
  4. Mar 12, 2026HouseFloor
    Third Read and Passed (H)
  5. Mar 12, 2026House
    Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
  6. Mar 12, 2026House
    Placed on the Informal Third Reading Calendar (H)
  7. Mar 10, 2026House
    Perfected (H)
  8. Mar 10, 2026House
    HCS Adopted (H)
  9. Mar 10, 2026House
    Title of Bill - Agreed To
  10. Mar 10, 2026House
    Taken Up for Perfection (H)
  11. Mar 10, 2026House
    Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
  12. Feb 26, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported Do Pass (H)
  13. Feb 26, 2026HouseCommittee
    Voted Do Pass (H)
  14. Feb 26, 2026House
    Executive Session Completed (H)
  15. Feb 19, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
  16. Feb 5, 2026HouseCommittee
    HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
  17. Feb 5, 2026HouseCommittee
    HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
  18. Feb 5, 2026House
    Executive Session Completed (H)
  19. Jan 29, 2026House
    Public Hearing Completed (H)
  20. Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
  21. Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
    Read Second Time (H)
  22. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read First Time (H)
  23. Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Prefiled (H)

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Sponsors

Terri VioletHouse · District 104RepublicanSponsor
Bill IrwinHouse · District 55RepublicanCosponsor
Burt WhaleyHouse · District 138RepublicanCosponsor
Wendy HausmanHouse · District 65RepublicanCosponsor
Brian SeitzHouse · District 156RepublicanCosponsor
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John HewkinHouse · District 120RepublicanCosponsor
Deanna SelfHouse · District 64RepublicanCosponsor
Anthony EalyHouse · District 36DemocraticCosponsor

Connected Entities

General Assembly, Department of Health and Senior Services, Epinephrine Delivery Devices for Fire Personnel Fund
OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body enacting the statute”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Health and Senior Services“State department promulgating rules and overseeing epinephrine device administra”Map →
OrganizationEpinephrine Delivery Devices for Fire Personnel Fund“Dedicated state treasury fund created for providing devices to qualified first r”Map →

Sources

Open source document

house.mo.gov

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  • Controversy15
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