House Bill 19

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Last Action to Judiciary (S)
Title AN ACT relating to dextromethorphan abuse.
Bill Documents Bill
Bill Request Number 89
Sponsor F. Steele
Summary of Original Version Create new sections of KRS Chapter 218A to prohibit any person from possessing one gram or more of pure dextromethorphan or dextromethorphan that has been extracted from solid or liquid form; prohibit sale of products containing dextromethorphan as the only active ingredient to individuals younger than 18; require any person selling a product containing dextromethorphan to require that prospective buyers show a photo ID and sign a document stating the customer is older than 18 before purchase; create an affirmative defense for the retailer if a minor utilizes a fraudulent ID; prohibit individuals younger than 18 from possessing a product that contains dextromethorphan as the only active ingredient; prohibit individuals younger than 18 from misrepresenting their age and from utilizing a fraudulent ID to purchase or obtain dextromethorphan; establish penalties for violation.
Index Headings of Original Version Drugs and Medicines - Dextromethorphan, possession and retail sale, prohibition
Small Business - Dextromethorphan, possession and retail sale, prohibition
Substance Abuse - Dextromethorphan, possession and retail sale, prohibition
Trade Practices and Retailing - Dextromethorphan, possession and retail sale, prohibition
Children and Minors - Dextromethorphan, possession and retail sale, prohibition
Proposed Amendments House Floor Amendment 1
Votes Vote History

Actions

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08/29/12
  • Prefiled by the sponsor(s).
01/08/13
  • introduced in House
  • to Judiciary (H)
02/19/13
  • posting waived
02/20/13
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
02/21/13
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • floor amendment (1) filed
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 22, 2013
02/28/13
  • 3rd reading, passed 78-22 with floor amendment (1)
03/01/13
  • received in Senate
03/05/13
  • to Judiciary (S)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor B. Yonts
Summary Amend to delete provisions prohibiting the giving of or delivery of products containing dextromethorphan to a person under the age of 18 years and prohibiting a person under the age of 18 years from possessing a product containing dextromethorphan.
Index Headings Drugs and Medicines - Dextromethorphan, possession and retail sale, prohibition
Small Business - Dextromethorphan, possession and retail sale, prohibition
Substance Abuse - Dextromethorphan, possession and retail sale, prohibition
Trade Practices and Retailing - Dextromethorphan, possession and retail sale, prohibition
Children and Minors - Dextromethorphan, possession and retail sale, prohibition

Last updated: 8/27/2019 7:53 PM (EDT)