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Dillon's Law: Facilitating Epinephrine Administration in Emergencies.

This bill aims to encourage states to allow trained individuals to administer epinephrine during emergency allergic reactions. States that permit this and provide legal protection for such actions will receive preference for federal health service grants. This means more people can quickly provide life-saving aid in emergencies, potentially saving lives.
Key points
States allowing trained individuals to administer epinephrine in emergencies will get preference for federal health funding.
Legal protection is required for those providing aid, so they are not afraid of legal consequences for saving lives.
The goal is to increase access to rapid assistance for individuals with severe allergic reactions, potentially improving public safety.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4049
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Process start date: 2021-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Dillon’s Law

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4049.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States allowing trained individuals to administer epinephrine in emergencies will get preference for federal health funding.
  • Legal protection is required for those providing aid, so they are not afraid of legal consequences for saving lives.
  • The goal is to increase access to rapid assistance for individuals with severe allergic reactions, potentially improving public safety.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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