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MD HB1310

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harry Bhandari

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Maryland's Prescription Drug Repository Program to allow out-of-state pharmacies and entities participating in drug donation programs to serve as drop-off sites and repositories, subject to State Board of Pharmacy approval

  • Adds over-the-counter drugs to the program, which previously covered only prescription drugs and medical supplies

  • Redefines eligible recipients as individuals who self-attest to being indigent, uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in a public health benefits program, removing the previous requirement for health care practitioner verification

  • Allows the program to accept high-demand drugs with expiration dates less than 90 days away, provided the drug won't expire during the prescription period

  • Extends legal immunity from criminal prosecution and civil liability to pharmacy technicians and staff employed by or volunteering for participating entities, in addition to existing protections for donors, pharmacists, and facilities

Legislative Description

Prescription Drug Repository Program - Revisions

Licenses

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 705

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/17/2025
Health and Government Operations2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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