HB 885 Tennessee House · 111th Regular Session (2019-2020)

Consumer Protection - As introduced, allows the governor to issue an executive order declaring a market shortage or emergency due to a shortage of vital prescription drugs; allows the governor to rely on an executive order issued by the president of the United States declaring a market shortage or market emergency; prohibits the sale of vital drugs at unreasonably high prices during a market shortage or emergency; creates criminal penalties for violating this prohibition; allows the attorney general to enjoin violations and enforce penalties. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18.

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2019
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Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2019 Last action Feb 6, 2019
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Vincent Dixie
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