2003 House Bill 4518 / Public Act 233

Introduced in the House

April 2, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Paul Gieleghem (D-31)

To authorize trained emergency medical services personnel to possess and administer epinephrine with “epi-pens.” This is a syringe prefilled with epinephrine and used to treat anaphylactic reactions.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 12, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which requires the development of new training and use protocols for the use by life support agencies of epinephrine or epinephrine auto-injectors (known as Epi-pens).

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To authorize trained emergency medical services personnel to possess and administer epinephrine with “epi-pens.” This is a syringe prefilled with epinephrine and used to treat anaphylactic reactions. The bill requires the development of new training and use protocols for the services and personnel authoized to use the devices.

Received in the Senate

June 17, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 5, 2003

Amendment offered

To clarify wording in a provision contained in the bill in a way that does not change the substance of the provision.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Nov. 6, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize trained emergency medical services personnel to possess and administer epinephrine with “epi-pens.” This is a syringe prefilled with epinephrine and used to treat anaphylactic reactions. The bill requires the development of new training and use protocols for the services and personnel authoized to use the devices.

Received in the House

Nov. 6, 2003

Dec. 10, 2003

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 22, 2003