Bill Status of HB 3882   97th General Assembly


Short Description:  LIFE SAVING DRUG SHORTAGE ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Jack D. Franks

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Life-Saving Drug Shortage Prevention Act. Provides that a notification to the Director of Public Health shall be required from a manufacturer of a drug concerning a discontinuance, interruption, or adjustment of the manufacture of a drug that would likely result in a shortage. Provides that the notification shall be required at least 6 months prior to the date of the discontinuance or planned interruption or adjustment, and in the case of any other interruption or adjustment a notification shall be required as soon as possible. Provides that the Director may modify the time frames. Provides that the Director shall implement evidence-based criteria for identifying drugs that may be vulnerable to a shortage, and sets forth certain criteria. Sets forth provisions concerning public notification. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  11/10/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks
  11/10/2011HouseFirst Reading
  11/10/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

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