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HB 63 · 2025 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee

Nasal spray allowed for allergic reactions

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relative to the use of nasal spray to treat anaphylaxis.

Allows recreational camps and schools to permit children with severe allergies to possess and use epinephrine nasal spray, in addition to auto-injectors, for treating anaphylaxis under physician and parental approval.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · November 3, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill allows authorized entities, including schools, camps, and day care facilities, to possess and administer epinephrine nasal spray to treat anaphylaxis. The law currently permits epinephrine administration through auto-injectors.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Erica LayonRPrimeChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Bill BoydRClerk· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. Jaci GroteDDemocratic Advisor
  • Rep. Jim MaggioreDDeputy Ranking Member· Municipal and County Government
  • Rep. Kat McGheeDRanking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader

Also: Rep. David NagelD, Rep. Jim KofaltR, Rep. William PalmerD

Public testimony

112 signed in online · 56 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

ForNasal epinephrine would be a valuable, life-saving school safety tool

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“As a school nurse and member of the NH School Nurses Association this is an important addition to the current legislation allowing for epinephrine auto injectors.…”
— Pamela DiNapoli, Manchestersupports
“As a nurse I have witnessed first hand how quickly an anaphylactic reaction can occur. I support this bill as it will provide a broader access to life saving medication in the settings outlined in the bill.”
— BARBARA CORMIER, BARRINGTONsupports
“As a NH school nurse, neffy will be an important addition to our emergency medications.”
— Paula MacKinnon, Beverlysupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-01-239:30 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsLOB 201Public hearing
  • 2025-03-269:45 amSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 2 P. 4
  2. Jan 23, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/23/2025 12:30 pm LOB 201
  3. Jan 23, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/23/2025 12:30 pm LOB 201
  4. Jan 23, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0067h 01/23/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 10 P. 3
  5. Feb 6, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0067h: AA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 5
  6. Feb 6, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0067h: MA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 5
  7. Mar 6, 2025SenIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
  8. Mar 26, 2025SenHearing: 03/26/2025, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 14
  9. May 15, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1984s, 05/15/2025, Vote 5-0; SC 21
  10. May 22, 2025SenSpecial Order to 05/22/2025, Without Objection, MA; 05/15/2025 SJ 13
  11. May 22, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1984s, 05/22/2025, Vote 5-0; SC 22
  12. May 22, 2025SenSen. Birdsell Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/22/2025; SJ 14
  13. May 22, 2025SenPending Motion Committee Amendment # 2025-1984s; 05/22/2025; SJ 14
  14. Oct 31, 2025SenInexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.