Health & Fitness
Westchester County Mandates First Responders Carry EpiPen As New Law Passes Unanimously
The Mandate comes after 17-year-old Jared Saiontz and his family spent years advocating for food allergy laws and awareness.
October 7, 2025
Westchester is now the second New York county to mandate emergency responders, including police, carry epinephrine auto-injectors, commonly known as EpiPens.
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The County Board of Legislators on Monday voted unanimously for first responders to be trained to carry the life-saving devices to treat severe allergic reactions.
It comes after 17-year-old Jared Saiontz and his family spent years advocating for food allergy laws and awareness.
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