Bill: SB 382, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Health & Human Services
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Konni Burton
Bill Caption
Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs; authorizing a fee.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 382 would amend the Health and Safety Code
to allow an individual to donate unused prescription drugs to a participating
health care provider for dispensation The executive commissioner of the Health
and Human Services Commission would adopt standards and procedures for the
accepting, inspecting, and dispensing of drugs. A provider would be authorized
to charge a fee of up to $20 to cover the costs of inspecting, storing,
labeling, and dispensing the donated prescription drug.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill enhances our limited government principle by allowing a donation program for unused prescription drugs to be donated and redistributed - something which the law does not currently allow. We support SB 382.
Organizations Supporting
Travis County Commissioners Court
Organizations Opposed
Texas Pharmacy Business Council
