Two different versions of Dillon’s Law have made progress in the state and federal governments.
Starting in Madison, Dillon’s Law 3.0 is now headed to Governor Tony Evers’ desk for final approval.
This bill would expand the availability of epinephrine auto-injectors for individuals having a life-threatening allergic reaction.
Meanwhile, in Washington, Congressman Glenn Grothman and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell have introduced the first version of the bill at the federal level.
This bi-partisan measure will incentivize states to allow “good Samaritans” to save lives with said auto-injectors.
Both bills are named after Dillon Mueller of Mishicot, who died in 2014 after being stung by a bee and died due to anaphylaxis.
His parents have been pushing for epi-pens to be more widely available and usable by the public.
Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota have already signed at least one version of the measure into law with what is described as “overwhelming bipartisan support” by Congressman Grothman.
