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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: I. Allows authorized entities, including recreation camps, elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education, to possess and administer epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis. II. Removes the specific reference in current statutes to administration via auto-injectors. III. Changes references from "physician" to "health care provider" and clarifies that epinephrine prescribed for an individual at a school or camp may also be used to treat another individual experiencing an anaphylactic emergency. IV. Directs school districts that employ or contract with a school nurse to maintain a supply of epinephrine and establishes an epinephrine fund to provide financial support for the procurement and distribution of epinephrine to schools. V. Clarifies authority of optometrists to administer epinephrine by injection or other methods.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“A recreation camp shall permit a child with severe, potentially life-threatening allergies to possess and use [an] epinephrine [auto-injector,] if the following conditions are satisfied:”
RSA 170-E:59
“Immediately after using [the] epinephrine [auto-injector], the child shall report such use to the nurse or another camp employee to enable the nurse or camp employee to provide appropriate follow-up care.”
RSA 170-E:60
“The recreational camp nurse or, if a nurse is not assigned to the camp, the recreational camp administrator shall maintain for the use of a child with severe allergies at least one dose of epinephrine [auto-injector], provided by the child or the child's parent or guardian, which shall be readily accessible to the recreational camp staff caring for children requiring such medications.”
RSA 170-E:61
“A pupil with severe, potentially life-threatening allergies may possess and self-administer [an] epinephrine [auto-injector] if the following conditions are satisfied:”
RSA 200:42

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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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

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 29, 2025Public hearingHouse Education Policy and Administration3:55:18–4:18:2123m 3slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 3, 2025Public hearingHouse Education Policy and Administration4:23:52–4:25:011m 9slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Executive Session
  • Feb 13, 2025Floor debateHouse floor51:25–51:5126slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote; Referred to Finance
  • Feb 24, 2025Public hearingHouse Finance - Division II3:33:21–3:34:591m 38slocated in the stream transcriptDivision II Work Session
  • Mar 17, 2025Public hearingHouse Finance1:05:25–1:11:266m 1slocated in the stream transcriptExecutive Session
  • Apr 10, 2025Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0589h — adopted, voice vote; Amendment # 2025-0589h (NT) — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 22, 2025Public hearingSenate Education1:21:05–1:22:101m 5slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • May 22, 2025Floor debateSenate floor1:35:57–1:38:042m 7slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1968s; Ought to Pass with Amendments #2025-1968s and #2025-2287s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2025-1968s — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 12, 2025Floor debateHouse floor51:53–53:251m 32slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1968s and 2025-2287s (Reps. Cordelli, Weyler) — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 26, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

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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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