Bill Sponsors: TN SB1767 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly
Bill Title: As enacted, authorizes law enforcement officers to administer epinephrine in emergency situations in certain circumstances; authorizes physicians to prescribe epinephrine to a law enforcement agency for use by officers in emergency situations; adds immunity from civil liability for pharmacists based on any injury to an individual who is harmed by the administration of the epinephrine dispensed by the pharmacist and prescribed by a physician pursuant to this bill, unless the pharmacist acts with reckless disregard for safety. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 63 and Title 68.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2016-04-26 - Pub. Ch. 801 [SB1767 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2016-04-26 - Pub. Ch. 801 [SB1767 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]
Sponsors
| Name | Type | Sponsorship | District | Financial | Encyclopedia | Biography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senator Paul Bailey [R] | Primary | Sponsored Bills | SD-015 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
| Senator Janince Bowling [R] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | SD-016 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
