Bill

HB 3428

85(R) - 2017
House County Affairs
House County Affairs
Corrections
Medical conditions

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Nicole Collier

Bill Caption

Relating to minimum standards regarding the continuity of prescription medications for the care and treatment of county jail prisoners.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

This bill would require the commission on jail standards to adopt reasonable rules and procedures establishing minimum standards regarding the continuity of prescription medications for the care and treatment of prisoners. The rules must allow for a person lawfully taking prescription drugs to remain on that medication, or an equivalent generic drug, upon entering a county jail, and until a qualified health care professional directs otherwise.

Vote Recommendation Notes

As long as government incarcerates people, it has a moral duty to ensure a bare minimum of safety and health care standards in its institutions. Since the administration of a penal system is a core function of the proper role of government, we support HB 3428.