Adult day programs: administration of inhalable emergency antiseizure medications.

Assembly Member Nguyen's legislation authorizes trained volunteers at adult day programs and residential facilities to administer inhalable emergency antiseizure medications to individuals experiencing seizures. The bill establishes protocols requiring facilities to develop individualized seizure action plans, approved by the affected individual or their representative, that detail medication dosage, administration procedures, and post-seizure care instructions.

Under the measure, the State Department of Social Services must develop minimum training standards by January 2027 in consultation with epilepsy organizations and medical experts. Training requirements include recognizing seizure symptoms, proper medication administration techniques, and emergency response procedures. Facilities must provide this training at no cost to volunteers during regular working hours and maintain documentation of completed training.

The bill outlines liability protections for volunteers who administer medications in good faith, shielding them from professional review, civil claims, and criminal charges except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. Licensed facilities must provide defense and indemnification coverage for authorized volunteers. The measure also preserves volunteers' right to withdraw from medication administration duties without penalty, while requiring facilities to notify affected individuals if no trained volunteers are available.