Pharmacies; prohibit corporations that own and operate multiple pharmacies from implementing policies and procedures that restrict the quantity of controlled substances dispensed or restrict the prescriber
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to prohibit corporations that own and operate multiple pharmacies from implementing policies and procedures that restrict the quantity of controlled substances dispensed or restrict the prescriber; to provide for an exception; to prohibit retaliation; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2020
Last action Mar 10, 2020
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5
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1
Committee
1
Feb 28, 2020
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Knight
RRepublican
P
Deborah Silcox
RRepublican
P
Matt Hatchett
RRepublican
P
Matthew Wilson
DDemocratic
P
Sharon Cooper
RRepublican
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