DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 81 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Amedee
Requests the office of public health of the La. Department of Health to conduct a study concerning
cost-effective means by which to facilitate emergency access to epinephrine at public places and to
report findings to the legislative committees on health and welfare.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill:
1. Require that in addition to examining costs and benefits of facilitating emergency access
to epinephrine at public places, the office of public health shall also examine and report
on the following matters relating to epinephrine:
a. Appropriate dosages of epinephrine based upon different persons' age, weight,
and other physiological characteristics.
b. The duration for which epinephrine auto-injectors can be stored.