Bill Expands Good Samaritan Laws

The Pennsyvlania House, June 2,  passed, 196-0,  House Bill 2049, that would apply Good Samaritan civil immunity to school bus drivers who administer epinephrine autoinjectors, also known as epi-pens, to students.

Although  law now allows school bus drivers to administer epi-pens , there is a general reluctance to do so as school bus drivers  assume the legal ramifications if things go awry, said State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129).

This legislation would grant civil immunity for those operating in good faith, adhering to district policy and who are appropriately trained, said Cox..

The bill is now before the Senate.

Bill Expands Good Samaritan Laws

Bill Expands Good Samaritan Laws

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