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CT SB00142

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

Christine Cohen

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Origin

Senate

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Title 19a to require the Department of Public Health to establish a wholesale prescription drug importation program
  • Allows for wholesale importation of prescription drugs from Canada
  • Department must submit a certification request to the federal Department of Health and Human Services on or before January 1, 2020
  • Aims to provide consumers with cost-reduction options when purchasing high-cost prescription drugs

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring The Department Of Public Health To Establish A Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program.

Last Action

Change of Reference, House to Committee on General Law

2/6/2019

Committee Referrals

General Law2/1/2019
Public Health1/18/2019

Full Bill Text

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