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HB63
House · 2025 sessionBipartisanKilled in SenateNasal spray allowed for allergic reactions
AIAllows recreational camps and schools to permit children with severe allergies to possess and use epinephrine nasal spray, in addition to auto-injectors, for treating anaphylaxis under physician and parental approval.
relative to the use of nasal spray to treat anaphylaxis.
Status
Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · November 3, 2025- ✓Introduced
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Division of testimony
112 submissionsArgument digest · AI-generated
from 56 of 56 written submissionsHB63 would allow schools to stock and administer intranasal epinephrine (Neffy) as an additional treatment for anaphylaxis, alongside existing auto-injectors. Testimony is overwhelmingly and almost unanimously supportive, dominated by school nurses who describe the nasal spray as a valuable, less intimidating, and potentially life-saving option; no organized opposition appears among the submissions reviewed.
- Nasal epinephrine would be a valuable, life-saving school safety toolSupport53 of 56 reviewed
The great majority of submitters, mostly school nurses, state generally that having epinephrine nasal spray available would be an important tool for protecting students during anaphylactic emergencies.
“I am very much in support of authorizing schools to possess and administer epinephrine nasal spray to children experiencing anaphylaxis. It would provide an important tool for school nurses to help protect children.”
— Kira Hayes, South Hampton · #342651 — read full submission →
“In the event of anaphylaxis, every second counts. Having nasal epinephrine readily available in schools allows for immediate administration of medication, potentially preventing the progression of the reaction”
— Whitney Lawton Linnenbringer, Winchester · #342630 — read full submission →
- Less invasive than auto-injectors, reducing fear and hesitationSupport9 of 56 reviewed
Several submitters argue that nasal administration avoids the needle fear and hesitation associated with auto-injectors, making it easier and faster for lay staff and students to accept treatment.
“I have had students who have tried to refuse epinephrine because they are afraid of the long needle that goes into their thighs. Having the option of Neffy, an intranasal epinephrine medication, would be an amazing lifesaving resource”
— Carrie MacDonald, Wolfeboro · #342632 — read full submission →
“It will also cause less trauma to the patient and the staff who administer it, as the EpiPen has a big needle, and a nasal spray is less invasive and painful.”
— Sara Rodriguez, Madison · #342676 — read full submission →
- Nurses already trained; adds a tool at no extra costSupport3 of 56 reviewed
Some submitters note school nurses are already qualified to administer epinephrine and that nasal spray would be another no-cost option alongside auto-injectors, urging the bill be expedited before the next school year.
“We already have the ability to use an auto injector for anaphylaxis and this is another method of administration that nurses are well qualified and trained to use.”
— Meg Jenkins, Gilford · #342626 — read full submission →
“With passage of this legislation school nurses will be able to stock “Neffy” in the health office and the nasal spray will be available at no cost as auto injectors are currently.”
— Pamela DiNapoli, Manchester · #342453 — read full submission →
- High rates of severe allergies make ready access urgentSupport4 of 56 reviewed
A few submitters cite the number or share of students with life-threatening allergies at their schools to underscore the need for readily available treatment.
“I am a NH school nurse. 10% of our school population have life-threatening allergies. Epinephrine nasal spray would be an important, easy to use tool”
— Karen M Freedman, Bedford · #342949 — read full submission →
“I am a school nurse in NH in the Lakes Region. I support the nasal delivery system of epinephrine Neffy. We have numerous students in our small school with life threatening allergies.”
— Catherine Fritz, Moultonborough · #342606 — read full submission →
- Faster administration improves emergency outcomesSupport3 of 56 reviewed
A few submitters emphasize that quicker treatment in an anaphylactic emergency directly improves outcomes and that delays can be harmful.
Generated by claude-sonnet-5 (claude code agent) on Jul 22, 2026. Quotes are verbatim excerpts, verified against the cited submission before publication. Summaries are AI interpretation of the record, not part of it.
I am a school nurse and being able to access the Neffy nasal administration epinephrine would be very helpful in schools. Thank you.
I am a Registered Nurse with over 28 years of practice, and I have been practicing as a School Nurse in Merrimack NH for the past 10 years. Allowing the use of Epinephrine Nasal Spray in our schools would be a very important tool in protecting the safety of our students experiencing anaphylaxis. I strongly support this bill.
I am a school nurse and that epinephrine nasal spray would be an important tool in protecting the safety of school children experiencing anaphylaxis.
I am a school nurse and feel strongly that this would better ensure the safety of our students, as well as the general public, who experience anaphalaxis.
As a NH licensed RN with pediatric experience, timely administration of epinephrine will save NH student lives. Delays can lead to unfortunate outcomes.
I am a School Nurse and I feel that epinephrine nasal spray would be an important and useful tool in protecting the safety of school children experiencing anaphylaxis!
I am a NH School Nurse. I believe it would be very helpful to have Nasal Spray to treat Anaphylaxis. Severe allergies would be treated faster.
I am a school nurse in the Raymond school district SAU33. Having access to Epinephrine is imperative for the treatment of anaphylaxis & the safety of the students, & community I serve. Administering Epinephrine as a nasal spray is a welcomed less invasive rescue medication with a longer shelf life (30)months, Thank you for supporting NH schools! - Jerilyn Nadeau BSN
I am School Nurse and feel this will help our Students
As a school nurse, having access to emergency seizure medication which is administered via the nasal route would facilitate better protection of privacy than the current medication which is administered via the rectal route. Additionally, nasal administration is faster as it requires less preparation and set-up than prepping a patient for the rectal route.
I am a school nurse in NH and this would benefit my students greatly.
I have been a School Nurse in NH for 26 years. The neffy epinephrine nasal spray would be an important tool in protecting the safety of school children experiencing anaphylaxis.
I am a school nurse and epinephrine nasal spray is an important tool in protecting the safety of children experiencing anaphylaxis.
As a school nurse, I am in full support of this bill. Allowing schools to access nasal epinephrine would be a huge step in protecting our students who experience anaphylaxis. Please expedite this bill to ensure that schools can obtain nasal epinephrine spray as soon as possible to ensure the safety of our students. Thank you.
I am a school nurse and epinephrine nasal spray would be an important tool in protecting the safety of school children experiencing anaphylaxis
Dear committee members, I am a school nurse in the town of Chester writing in support of HB 63. GIving school nurses like me access to emergency medications is vital to the health and safety of our students and community. Allowing nurses to stock Neffy in our schools will provide students with a less invasive administration of epinephrine during anaphylactic emergencies, and could potentially improve patient outcomes. I ask that you please listen with an open mind and consider supporting HB 63. Sincerely, Lora Howard BSN, RN
As a nationally certified school nurse in the state of NH responsible for over 650 students on a daily basis, I support this bill because epinephrine nasal spray would be an important tool in protecting the safety of school children experiencing anaphylaxis.
I am a school nurse practicing in NH. Epinephrine nasal spray would be an important an effective tool in protecting the health and safety of school children experiencing anaphylaxis.
I'm school nurse and epinephrine nasal spray would be an important tool in protecting the safety of school children experiencing anaphylaxis
As a school nurse working directly with the population that could benefit this most, I would hope this bill passes for the benefit of all children in this state.
RN BSN -Groveton High School Nurse
Availability of Nasal spray in public entities is a neccessity - those establishments need first aid to save live- i hereby SUPPORT this bill. Thank you very much!
I am a school nurse charged with the safety and wellbeing of my students and staff. Having epinephrine nasal spray would be an important tool in protecting those experiencing anaphylaxis.
I am in support of this bill. Access to emergency treatment is essential to providing the best care for school children with urgent conditions such as allergic reactions to foods, etc. This is low cost and high yield with the simple fact of preserving life in an emergent situation such as anaphylaxis.