Relating to prescription drug labeling; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Requires pharmacists to label prescription drugs in language other than English if patient to whom prescription drug is dispensed is person of limited English proficiency. Defines "limited English proficiency." Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2019
Last action Jul 1, 2019
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 1, 2019
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 4, 2019
Committee
Referred to Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 28, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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