AN ACT PERMITTING EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS TO ADMINISTER INTRANASAL GLUCAGON.

SB 257 permits emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to administer intranasal glucagon for severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), aligning with how they currently use opioid antagonists like naloxone. This change directly affects EMTs who respond to medical emergencies and patients experiencing acute hypoglycemia, such as those with diabetes. The bill modifies existing statutes to allow EMTs to use this non-invasive treatment method without additional authorization. It does not create new requirements but expands EMTs’ existing emergency response toolkit. The bill focuses solely on enabling this specific medical intervention during critical incidents.