Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Primary
The act authorizes a prescription drug outlet (outlet) to operate an automated pharmacy dispensing system (system) for the purpose of dispensing prescription medications, other than controlled substances, to patients. The act requires an outlet dispensing prescription drugs through a system to: Register the system with the state board of pharmacy (board); Require a pharmacist to perform all clinical services as part of the dispensing process; Ensure that the system clearly displays the system's registration number and contact information; Locate each system at the same location as the outlet unless other criteria is met; Ensure confidentiality of health information; and Ensure that the system is accessible to persons with disabilities. An outlet may operate a system in the same or different location than the outlet if it is: Under the supervision and control of the outlet; Installed in a place and manner where it cannot be removed or accessed without authorization; and Located in a secure location. The act also requires each outlet operating a system: To develop, implement, and maintain written policies and procedures to ensure the proper, safe, and secure functioning of the system; Inside the premises of a retail business to only operate during the hours that the outlet is closed; and To make all transaction information readily available for review and inspection by the board. APPROVED by Governor May 1, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Governor Signed
Sent to the Governor
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Speaker of the House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
House Committee on Health & Insurance Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Signed Act (05/01/2023) | |
| Final Act (04/26/2023) | |
| Rerevised (03/29/2023) | |
| Revised (03/28/2023) | |
| Reengrossed (03/03/2023) | |
| Engrossed (03/02/2023) | |
| Introduced (02/13/2023) | |
| PA2 (03/24/2023) | |
| PA1 (03/01/2023) | |
| Committee Amendment |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note FN1 (02/23/2023) | |
| Fiscal Note FN2 (03/17/2023) | |
| Fiscal Note FN3 (08/24/2023) |
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