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FL S1378

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Fiscal Policy

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes "Victoria's Law" to improve drug safety and prescription medication management in Florida.
  • Requires pharmacies to offer prescription lock boxes for sale at each location and display a sign (at least 4 inches by 5 inches) advertising their availability.
  • Defines a "prescription lock box" as a container with a locking mechanism that cannot be tampered with or opened without extreme force.
  • Authorizes the Department of Health to develop and distribute educational pamphlets about controlled substance risks, proper storage and disposal, and addiction treatment resources, which pharmacists must provide free of charge when dispensing prescriptions.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Drug Safety

Last Action

Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1604 (Ch. 2016-212)

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/26/2016
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services2/3/2016
Health Policy1/14/2016

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