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TX HB3175

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wesley Virdell

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of State Health Services to issue a statewide order allowing licensed pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription from a health care practitioner

  • Mandates the statewide order include standardized procedures and protocols for pharmacists to follow, including providing patients with instructions on proper ivermectin use

  • Grants pharmacists legal immunity from criminal liability, civil liability, and professional disciplinary action when dispensing ivermectin in good faith under the statewide order, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence

  • Requires pharmacists to submit annual written reports to the department detailing the number of ivermectin doses dispensed under the statewide order during the preceding calendar year

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or September 1, 2025, otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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