Suffolk County rolling out Gio's Law to ensure police cars have EpiPens on hand

Suffolk Police mandating epipens in cruisers

HAUPPAGUE, N.Y. -- Elected officials in Suffolk County are set to announce new legislation that calls for EpiPens in all police cars. 

The county has adopted Gio's Law, named after a 14-year-old Long Island resident who lost his life to a deadly allergic reaction to peanuts. 

Gio's Law authorizes certain New York emergency service providers to be trained to treat anaphylaxis and carry epinephrine in their vehicles. 

A press conference will get underway at 11 a.m.

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