Golden announces new law that lets bus drivers administer EpiPens
Life-saving law allows emergency allergy remedies
State Sen. Marty Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) announced that a new state law that took effect on Tuesday will help protect the lives of children with severe food or other allergies. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown Heights) and passed by the Senate in June, allows bus drivers to administer an epinephrine auto-injector, such as an EpiPen, in emergency circumstances.
EpiPens are used for allergies to various foods, such as peanuts, which can trigger a serious allergic reaction.
Golden said he was proud to have supported the legislation that resulted in this new law that he said would improve children safety. “If students find themselves in a life-threatening situation on a school bus, the driver now has the authority to administer epinephrine. The availability of an EpiPen, and someone who is trained in administering it, is an important life-saving advancement,” said Golden.