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GA HB1279

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Gambill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an exception to Georgia's requirement that controlled substances and dangerous drugs be kept in their original pharmacy-dispensed containers (Code Section 16-13-75)
  • Allows persons with a chronic disease or over 65 years of age to carry prescription medications in a compartmentalized medication container (e.g., pill organizer) instead of the original container
  • Limits the compartmentalized container to a maximum 21-day supply of prescription medications, and requires the medications to have been prescribed by a licensed physician
  • Requires qualifying individuals to provide the name of each prescription medication to any law enforcement officer upon request

Legislative Description

Controlled substances; certain persons to carry prescription medications in a compartmentalized container; authorize

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/11/2022
Health and Human Services2/8/2022

Full Bill Text

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