Public universities and colleges; require to have epinephrine auto-injectors and AEDs in every building on campus.

HB 344 requires all public universities and colleges in Mississippi to place epinephrine auto-injectors and AEDs (defibrillators that restart hearts) in every educational building, administrative office, dormitory, and cafeteria on campus. It mandates that institutions create policies for maintaining, storing, and using this equipment, and specifies that only trained campus staff or licensed medical professionals can administer epinephrine or operate AEDs during emergencies like severe allergic reactions or cardiac arrest. The bill also requires the State Department of Health to establish guidelines for these policies and equipment maintenance. This directly affects all 15 public four-year and two-year institutions in Mississippi, ensuring immediate access to life-saving equipment across all campus locations.