New York · S 5539A · 2025Enacted

Desha's Law: School Cardiac Emergency Response Plans

Requires every public school to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan with trained staff and equipment to respond to sudden cardiac arrest.

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Allows pharmacists to dispense a short emergency supply of insulin to patients who run out and can't immediately reach their doctor.

Allows schools to stock albuterol inhalers so students having breathing emergencies can get immediate treatment.

Expands requirements for schools to stock epinephrine auto-injectors for students experiencing severe allergic reactions.