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NY A06051
Bill
Status
3/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a drug repository program under the state board of pharmacy to accept and dispense donated prescription drugs to eligible New York State residents.
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Allows individuals, drug manufacturers, and health care facilities to donate unopened prescription drugs in original sealed, tamper-evident packaging with at least six months until expiration.
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Authorizes voluntary participation by pharmacies, hospitals, and nonprofit clinics to receive and dispense donated drugs only pursuant to prescriptions from licensed health professionals.
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Grants immunity from criminal prosecution, civil liability, and professional disciplinary action to donors, dispensers, health care professionals, and the board when acting reasonably and in good faith under the program.
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Requires the state board of pharmacy, in consultation with the commissioner of health, to adopt regulations establishing eligibility criteria, storage and dispensing standards, recipient qualification standards, handling fees, and lists of acceptable and unacceptable drugs for donation.
Legislative Description
Establishes under the direction of the state board of pharmacy a drug repository program to accept and dispense donated prescription drugs; authorizes such board and the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations; makes definitions; exempts such persons or entities who dispense such donated drugs from criminal or tort liability or professional disciplinary action.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024