Allows certain medications in multidose containers used by a patient during a hospital stay to be sent with the patient at discharge
HB 2283 allows patients to take certain medications in multidose containers home with them at hospital discharge, if ordered by a healthcare provider. This directly affects patients leaving hospitals and healthcare providers who must follow specific labeling rules. The bill requires medications like inhalers, creams, insulin pens, and eye drops to be labeled with the patient's name, medication details, and usage instructions by a pharmacist or nurse. It specifically prohibits sending controlled substances home, except for connected wearable delivery systems during transport under documented conditions. The law does not impose new licensing requirements on hospital pharmacies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 9, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doug Clemens
DDemocratic
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