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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to rules regarding anaphylaxis treatment provided by |
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emergency medical services personnel. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 773.050, Health and Safety Code, is |
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amended by adding Subsection (g) to read as follows: |
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(g) Rules adopting minimum standards under this section |
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shall require: |
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(1) an emergency medical services vehicle to be |
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equipped with an epinephrine injector or similar device to treat |
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anaphylaxis; and |
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(2) emergency medical services personnel to complete |
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continuing education training in the administration of anaphylaxis |
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treatment. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2007. |