HB2817 S H&HR AM #1 3-1

Dellinger  7965

The Committee on Health and Human Resources moved to amend the bill on page nine, section six, after line fifty-one, by adding thereto two new subsections, designated subsections (p) and (q), to read as follows:

(p) When complying with the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this article, unless an action or omission constitutes willful or wanton misconduct, the following persons or entities shall not be subject to criminal or civil prosecution, criminal or civil liability for injury, death, or loss to person or property, other criminal or civil action, or disciplinary actions by licensing, professional, or regulatory agencies:

(1) A person that donates or gives drugs to an eligible recipient, including a drug wholesaler, reverse distributor pharmacy, third-party logistics provider, government entity, hospital, or health care facility;

(2) An eligible recipient;

(3) A health care professional who prescribes or dispenses a donated drug;

(4) The Board of Pharmacy;

(5) An intermediary that helps administer the program by facilitating the donation or transfer of drugs to eligible recipients;

(6) A manufacturer or repackager of a donated drug; and

(7) Any employee, volunteer, trainee, or other staff of individuals and entities listed in subdivisions (1) through (6).

(q) An entity participating in a drug donation or repository program operated by another state may participate in this program, and in the case of a pharmacy, may dispense donated drugs to residents of this state. This entity is required to comply with all laws and rules in this state unless such laws or rules differ or conflict with the laws or rules of the state in which the entity is located. 

Adopted

Rejected