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AZ SB1219

Bill

Status

Passed

3/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Barto

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Allows donors legally authorized to possess medicine to donate to authorized recipients (wholesalers, distributors, pharmacies, hospitals, health care institutions) after verification of donor identity and legal authorization.

  • Requires donated medicine to be in unopened, tamper-evident packaging, not adulterated or misbranded, and accompanied by attestation that it was kept in temperature-controlled environment.

  • Permits authorized recipients to transfer donated medicine only once to another authorized recipient or entity in another state's drug donation program.

  • Allows donated medicine to be dispensed or administered only to eligible patients (indigent, uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in public health benefits programs) with valid prescription and patient-specific records.

  • Provides immunity from civil, criminal, and professional disciplinary liability for donors, recipients, and others acting in good faith under this section; prohibits resale of donated medicine but allows handling, dispensing, and administrative fees as prescribed by board rules.

Legislative Description

Donated medicine; requirements

Requirements

Last Action

Chapter 137

3/26/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2021
Health and Human Services2/5/2021
Rules1/21/2021
Health and Human Services1/20/2021

Full Bill Text

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