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HB 677 · 2025 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Epinephrine use at camps, schools

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(Second New Title) relative to the possession and use of epinephrine at recreation camps, schools, and institutions of higher education.

Allows recreation camps, schools, and institutions of higher education to possess and administer epinephrine for anaphylaxis treatment, removes the auto-injector administration requirement, updates provider terminology, and directs school districts employing a school nurse to maintain an epinephrine supply and fund.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 22, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill requires public schools to maintain supplies of epinephrine auto-injectors for use in the event of an allergic emergency, requires annual reporting summarizing such supply and use, requires at least one assistive personnel to be available as many hours of the school day are covered, and provides an appropriation to the department of education for reimbursement of such supplies.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Mike DragoRPrimeMajority Whip
  • Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary
  • Rep. Jodi NelsonRClerk· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader

Also: Rep. Julius SotiR, Rep. Eric TurerD

Public testimony

14 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony

64% support36% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I am a co-sponsor and have been contacted directly by constituents in my community who work in education, about the need for this - particularly the nasal administration option.”
— Rep. Eric Turer, Brentwoodsupports
“The extreme temperatures in our school are unhealthy for students and staff. Some classrooms are as cold as 48 degrees F in the winter and 98 degrees F in the warmer months.…”
— Jodie McLaughlin, Concordsupports
“Blockchain is a highly innovative and important technology. However, NH already has some of the highest energy costs in the country and blockchain companies are heavily energy intensive. I am concerned that this bill could further increase already unaffordable energy prices.”
— Oliver Matte, North Suttonopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-01-299:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationLOB 205-207Public hearing
  • 2025-02-031:00 pmHouse Education Policy and AdministrationLOB 205-207Public hearing
  • 2025-02-2410:00 amHouse Finance - Division IILOB 209Public hearing
  • 2025-03-171:15 pmHouse FinanceLOB 210-211Public hearing
  • 2025-04-229:15 amSenate EducationLOB 101Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 3 P. 22
  2. Jan 29, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2025 01:30 pm LOB 205-207
  3. Feb 3, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/03/2025 01:00 pm LOB 205-207
  4. Feb 3, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 02/03/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 11 P. 4
  5. Feb 13, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/13/2025 HJ 5 P. 7
  6. Feb 13, 2025HouseReferred to Finance 02/13/2025 HJ 5 P. 7
  7. Feb 24, 2025HouseDivision II Work Session: 02/24/2025 01:00 pm LOB 209
  8. Mar 17, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/17/2025 01:15 pm LOB 210-211
  9. Mar 28, 2025House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0589h (NT) 03/28/2025 (Vote 25-0; CC) HC 19 P. 12
  10. Apr 10, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0589h (NT): AA VV 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 5
  11. Apr 10, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0589h: MA VV 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 5
  12. Mar 27, 2025SenIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 10
  13. Apr 22, 2025SenHearing: 04/22/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:45 am; SC 18
  14. May 15, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1968s, 05/15/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 21
  15. May 15, 2025SenHB 677 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
  16. May 22, 2025SenSpecial Order to 05/22/2025, Without Objection, MA; 05/15/2025 SJ 13
  17. May 22, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1968s, 05/22/2025, Vote 4-0; SC 22
  18. May 22, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-1968s, AA, VV; 05/22/2025; SJ 14
  19. May 22, 2025SenSen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2025-2287s, AA, VV; 05/22/2025; SJ 14
  20. May 22, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendments #2025-1968s and #2025-2287s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/22/2025; SJ 14
  21. Jun 12, 2025HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1968s and 2025-2287s (Reps. Cordelli, Weyler): MA VV 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 6
  22. Jun 26, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 60
  23. Jun 26, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
  24. Jul 15, 2025HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 204; eff.07/01/2025 HJ 18

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Documents (PDF)

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