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HI HB2535

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes permanent the psychotropic medications statute to ensure access to necessary medications while encouraging use of generic anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medications
  • Department of Human Services estimated the measure could reduce Medicaid expenditures by approximately $500,000 annually
  • Amendments include changing the effective date to July 1, 2050 to promote further discussion among stakeholders
  • Makes technical, nonsubstantive amendments for clarity, consistency, and style
  • Referred to Committee on Finance for consideration

Legislative Description

Psychotropic Medications

Last Action

(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).

2/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance2/16/2012
Human Services1/25/2012

Full Bill Text

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