Alabama HB533 Expands Authorized Epinephrine Use in Schools
Summary
Alabama HB533 has been enrolled by the state legislature, expanding the authorized forms of single-dose epinephrine that may be used by public schools and authorized entities. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers (105-0 in the House, 30-0 in the Senate) after referral to the House Health and Senate Healthcare committees. The legislation awaits gubernatorial action before becoming effective.
What changed
HB533 expands the forms of single-dose epinephrine authorized for use in Alabama public schools and by authorized entities such as trained school personnel. The bill modifies existing school health provisions by broadening the types of epinephrine delivery devices that may be stocked and administered during anaphylaxis emergencies.
Schools and authorized entities should prepare for expanded requirements by reviewing current epinephrine inventories, updating standing orders, and ensuring staff training covers all authorized epinephrine formulations. The legislation signals increased focus on anaphylaxis preparedness in educational settings across Alabama.
What to do next
- Review current epinephrine stock and administration protocols for alignment with expanded authorized forms
- Update school health policies to incorporate new epinephrine delivery options
- Ensure trained personnel are available to administer authorized epinephrine formulations
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ChangeBridge / Alabama / HB533 Enrolled HB533 House Bill Enrolled 2026-04-09
Public health, authorized forms of single-dose epinephrine used by public schools and authorized entities expanded
Bill Details
State Alabama
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search
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Sponsors
Margie Wilcox (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-09 H Enrolled 2026-04-09 H Ready to Enroll 2026-04-08 S Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1271 2026-04-01 S Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar 2026-04-01 S Reported Out of Committee Second House 2026-03-31 S Pending Senate Healthcare 2026-03-31 S Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Healthcare 2026-03-17 H Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 966 2026-03-17 H Third Reading in House of Origin 2026-03-11 H Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar 2026-03-11 H Reported Out of Committee House of Origin 2026-03-03 H Pending House Health 2026-03-03 H Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Health
Votes
2026-03-17 HBIR: Passed by House of Origin Yea: 105 Nay: 0 2026-03-17 Third Reading in House of Origin Yea: 105 Nay: 0 2026-03-17 Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 966 Yea: 105 Nay: 0 2026-04-08 Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 1271 Yea: 30 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-03-03 H Health 2026-03-31 S Healthcare
Bill Text Versions
2026-03-03 Introduced 2026-04-09 Enrolled
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