HB0760Enacted

Amends TCA Title 49; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.

Tennessee HB0760 authorizes healthcare practitioners with prescriptive authority to prescribe bronchodilator rescue inhalers for use by designated employees of authorized entities, such as childcare agencies and schools, to administer in emergencies for individuals experiencing asthma symptoms or respiratory distress. The bill includes provisions for liability protection for designated employees, authorized entities, and prescribing healthcare practitioners, provided they act without intentional disregard for safety. Additionally, it encourages schools to maintain inhalers in accessible locations and requires the state board of education to develop clinical protocols for their use.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0760 authorizes healthcare practitioners with prescriptive authority to prescribe bronchodilator rescue inhalers for use by designated employees of authorized entities, such as childcare agencies and schools, to administer in emergencies for individuals experiencing asthma symptoms or respiratory distress. The bill includes provisions for liability protection for designated employees, authorized entities, and prescribing healthcare practitioners, provided they act without intentional disregard for safety. Additionally, it encourages schools to maintain inhalers in accessible locations and requires the state board of education to develop clinical protocols for their use.

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Sponsor

Darby, Tandy

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 4, 2025

Last Action

May 8, 2025

Pub. Ch. 346

Subjects
Drugs, PrescriptionStudentsSchools, CharterPhysicians and SurgeonsPharmacy, PharmacistsLocal Education AgenciesHealth Care

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