H.R. 4019, known as Gio's Law, establishes a federal grant program to help state and local law enforcement agencies obtain epinephrine products and train officers to administer them during anaphylactic reactions. The Attorney General would develop standardized training curricula within 180 days and distribute grants to police departments and tribal law enforcement agencies that apply and certify their officers have legal protection from liability when administering epinephrine. The bill authorizes $25 million annually from 2026 through 2030 for purchasing epinephrine auto-injectors and other delivery devices as well as officer training. Additionally, the Attorney General and Health and Human Services Secretary must launch a public awareness campaign within 180 days explaining anaphylaxis symptoms and the role of law enforcement in emergency response. The legislation also requires annual reporting to Congress on how often law enforcement officers administer epinephrine across federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.
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