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NY A03310
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
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 residents based on economic need
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Allows any person, drug manufacturer, or health care facility to donate prescription drugs at participating pharmacies, hospitals, or nonprofit clinics, with participation being voluntary
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Requires donated drugs to be in original sealed, tamper-evident unit dose packaging and have at least six months remaining before expiration; drugs from individuals with less than six months until expiration are not accepted
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Grants immunity from criminal prosecution, civil liability, and professional disciplinary action to the Board of Pharmacy, Commissioner of Health, donors, participating facilities, health care professionals, and drug manufacturers acting reasonably and in good faith
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Directs the Board of Pharmacy to adopt regulations establishing eligibility criteria, handling fees, drug inspection standards, lists of acceptable and ineligible drugs, and procedures for accepting, storing, and dispensing donated medications
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with authority to promulgate necessary rules and regulations immediately upon enactment
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
1/7/2026