Modifies provisions relating to the amount of prescriptions dispensed by pharmacists during emergency periods
SB 519 allows pharmacists to dispense up to a 30-day supply of certain medications during declared emergency periods, without requiring a new prescription from a healthcare provider. This directly affects pharmacists who can now provide more medication access and patients facing barriers to care during emergencies like natural disasters or public health crises. The key provision removes the standard limit on prescription refills during these times, enabling pharmacists to fill a full 30-day supply at once. The bill aims to improve medication continuity for patients when regular healthcare access is disrupted.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 23, 2024
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
upper
Dec 23, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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P
Jill Carter
RRepublican
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