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KS SB431
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Public Health and Welfare
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AI Summary
- Kansas pharmacies may employ pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians to perform pharmacy work remotely from locations outside the physical pharmacy
- Remote workers must use employer-provided devices that are secure from unauthorized access, and work areas must be free from third-party interference or observation
- Pharmacy technicians must complete at least 240 clock hours of in-pharmacy training and pass a board-approved certification exam before working remotely
- Remote pharmacists are prohibited from handling drugs, packaging, compounding, dispensing, or labeling medications
- Personal identifying information of remote workers (addresses, phone numbers) is confidential and exempt from open records requests, with this provision expiring July 1, 2031 unless renewed
Legislative Description
Establishing the remote practice of pharmacy, requiring certain conditions for such practice and limiting activities performed under such practice.
Last Action
House Withdrawn from Committee on Health and Human Services; Referred to Committee on Insurance
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance3/13/2026
Health and Human Services3/5/2026
Insurance3/4/2026
Health and Human Services2/19/2026
Public Health and Welfare2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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