StateOhio

HB 462: Regards student use of a nasal epinephrine delivery device

Tracy RichardsonIntroduced

HB 462 status: Introduced — Effective 8/26/26 (updated Aug 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This law updates school rules to allow students to use a nasal spray to quickly treat life-threatening allergic reactions.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental effect

Risks

  • No direct environmental effect

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified

Risks

  • Potential costs to school districts for new equipment procurement

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Expands accessibility to life-saving allergy medication
  • Improves student safety outcomes in educational settings

Risks

  • Requires new training for school staff on nasal delivery methods
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on abstract; full text of amendments not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective 8/26/26

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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