C.R.S. Section 23-5-149
Epinephrine auto-injectors at institutions of higher education

  • immunity
  • short title

(1)

The short title of this section is “Sydney Meegan’s Law”.

(2)

Each institution of higher education, as defined in section 23-18-102, shall acquire and stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors.

(3)

Each institution of higher education is encouraged, but is not required, to:

(a)

Place epinephrine auto-injectors in reasonable quantities to ensure availability for use by a person perceived to be experiencing anaphylaxis; and

(b)

Store epinephrine auto-injectors in an emergency public access station pursuant to article 47 of title 25.

(4)

Notwithstanding article 47 of title 25, any person is permitted to retrieve and use an epinephrine auto-injector pursuant to this section.

(5)

Immediately after using an epinephrine auto-injector, the person is encouraged to make a 911 emergency call.

(6)

An institution of higher education is encouraged to accept a donation of a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors that meets standards established by the federal food and drug administration. An institution of higher education shall also accept gifts, grants, and donations, including in-kind donations, designated for obtaining a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors.

(7)

Each institution of higher education shall adopt a policy concerning the placement of epinephrine auto-injectors that focuses on areas where students gather in the largest volumes, including in dormitories and dining halls.

(8)

A person who acts reasonably and in good faith to furnish or administer an epinephrine auto-injector, including an expired epinephrine auto-injector, to an individual the person reasonably believes to be experiencing anaphylaxis may assert the immunity set forth in section 25-47-107.

Source: Section 23-5-149 — Epinephrine auto-injectors at institutions of higher education - immunity - short title, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-23.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

23‑5‑101.5
Enterprise status of auxiliary facilities - definitions
23‑5‑101.7
Enterprise status of institutions of higher education
23‑5‑102
Funding for auxiliary facilities - institutions of higher education - loans - bonds
23‑5‑103
Pledge of income
23‑5‑104
No property lien
23‑5‑105
Tax exemption
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State board for community colleges and occupational education - authority to create financial obligations
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Authority of governing boards - general - health-care insurance - contracts of indemnity
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Authority of governing boards - student applications - criminal and disciplinary history inquiry - exceptions - definitions
23‑5‑107
Authority of governing boards - parking
23‑5‑108
Governing boards authorized to cede jurisdiction for enforcement of traffic laws
23‑5‑109
Identification - suicide and crisis prevention - rules
23‑5‑110
Medical personnel
23‑5‑112
Gifts and bequests to institutions of higher education - venture development investment funds
23‑5‑113
Collection of loans and outstanding obligations - state educational institutions
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Prohibition on withholding transcripts and diplomas - postsecondary institution - remedy - definitions
23‑5‑114
National direct student loans - authority to separately collect advances
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Loans or outstanding obligations offset
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Governing boards - authority to provide out-of-state courses
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Governing boards - delegation of personnel power
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Selective service registration information
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Student fees - deposit - interest
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Governing boards - authority to establish nonprofit corporations for developing discoveries and technology
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Student enrollment - prohibition - public peace and order convictions - definitions
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Campus sex offender information
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Governing boards - anti-terrorism measures
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Unique student identifying number - social security number - prohibition
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Meningococcal disease - information - immunity - definitions
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Governing boards - tuition - fixed rate contract - definitions
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Governing boards - travel policies - exemption from state travel rules
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Appointments to governing boards - considerations
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Governing boards - online textbook program
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Loan repayment assistance - legislative declaration - definitions
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Textbooks - academic freedom - definitions
23‑5‑139
Higher education revenue bond intercept program - definitions
23‑5‑140
Lifesaving school safety information - legislative declaration - definitions
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Employee information - student loan repayment and forgiveness programs
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Calculation of full-time employment of teachers for purposes of the federal public loan forgiveness program - definitions
23‑5‑141
Campus police information sharing - legislative declaration - definitions
23‑5‑142
Institution law enforcement agencies to provide identification cards to retired peace officers upon request - definitions
23‑5‑143
Sexual assault victim care - memorandum of understanding - training - definitions
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Students’ right to speak in a public forum - legislative declaration - violations - court actions - free speech zones - definitions
23‑5‑145
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Credit for work-related experience - plan - report - definitions - repeal
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Funding for nondegree credential programs - duty - policy - appropriation - report - definitions - repeal
23‑5‑146
Sexual misconduct - policies - confidential resources - training - reports - definitions
23‑5‑147
Sexual misconduct advisory committee - membership - duties - report - legislative declaration - definitions
23‑5‑148
Dental therapy training programs - authorization to grant advanced standing - definition
23‑5‑149
Epinephrine auto-injectors at institutions of higher education - immunity - short title
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§ 23-5-149’s source at colorado​.gov