Dillon’s Law

Dillon’s Law signed by Governor Scott Walker on Dec 11, 2017 at Mishicot High School – 3 years after Dillon’s Wake was held in the same gymnasium.

Dillon’s Law seeks to improve access to life-saving Epinephrine by allowing trained individuals to carry this medication and administer to someone in need before help can arrive.

The Dillon Mueller Memorial Fund advocates for this law across the country. It saves lives.

Donations can be mailed to:
Dillon Mueller Memorial Fund
2205 E. Cty. Hwy. V
Mishicot, WI 54228

Model Legislation

Dillon’s Law has been passed with 100% bipartisan support in multiple states:

Wisconsin (2017): 2017 Act 133
Minnesota (2019): Chapter 61 – S.F.No. 1257 **Current Model Legislation**

Update your State

Update Your State Flier (pdf)

FAQ

What is Dillon’s Law?
Dillon’s Law allows any individual to be trained, carry, and use a epinephrine auto-injectors to save someone having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).

Why do we need Dillon’s Law?
An allergic reaction can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Epinephrine must be rapidly available. The sooner it is given the greater are the chances it will save their life.

Why is it called Dillon’s Law?
Dillon Mueller was stung by a bee when he was 18 years old. He later died from a severe allergic reaction. He had never reacted to a bee sting previously. Dillon’s Law is intended to prevent this tragedy from happening to someone else.

How do I get trained?
The Do It for Dillon Anaphylaxis Training Program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health and can be submitted to other states that approve a version of Dillon’s Law. Please click here for more information.

Endorsements

    Allergy Advocacy Association (AAA)
    American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP)
    American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP)
    American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
    Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
    Food Allergy Association of Wisconsin
    Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE)
    Midwest Association of Independent Camps
    Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
    Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)
    The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI),
    The Elijah-Alavi Foundation (EAF)
    The Ruth St. John & John Dunham West Foundation, Inc.
    Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians
    Wisconsin Association of Local Helath Departments and Boards
    Wisconsin Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons (WAOPS)
    Wisconsin Medical Society
    Wisconsin Nurses Association
    Wisconsin Public Health Association