PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS
Summary
Creates the Pharmaceutical Manufacturer's Drug Access Program Act. Provides that the Department of Public Aid shall develop and implement a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer's Drug Access Program to assist low-income individuals in gaining access to prescription drugs through prescription drug assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical manufacturers, including free discount and coverage programs. Effective July 1, 2003.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2003
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2005
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 14, 2003
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Feb 6, 2003
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Health & Human Services
Feb 5, 2003
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson
DDemocratic
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