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Senate Bill 44

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Last Action signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 039)
Title AN ACT relating to synchronization of prescription refills.
Bill Documents Bill
Bill Request Number 386
Sponsors J. Adams, R. Alvarado, D. Carroll
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to permit patients who suffer from chronic illnesses, in consultation with their medical providers, to elect all of their medications; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services or a managed care organization to permit medication synchronization when part of a plan between provider, patient, and pharmacist.
Index Headings of Original Version Drugs and Medicines - Medication synchronization, permit
Health and Medical Services - Medication synchronization, permit
Pharmacists - Medication synchronization, permit
Physicians and Practitioners - Medication synchronization, permit
Medicaid - Medication synchronization, permit
Public Assistance - Medication synchronization, permit
Proposed Amendments Senate Committee Substitute 1
House Floor Amendment 1
House Floor Amendment 2
Votes Vote History

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01/06/15
  • introduced in Senate
02/03/15
  • to Health & Welfare (S)
02/11/15
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
02/12/15
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
02/13/15
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13, 2015
  • passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
02/19/15
  • 3rd reading, passed 34-0 with Committee Substitute
02/23/15
  • received in House
02/24/15
  • to Banking & Insurance (H)
02/27/15
  • posted in committee
03/02/15
  • taken from Banking & Insurance (H)
  • 1st reading
  • returned to Banking & Insurance (H)
  • posting waived
03/04/15
  • reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules as a Consent Bill
  • floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
03/09/15
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10, 2015
  • floor amendments (1) and (2-title) withdrawn
03/10/15
  • 3rd reading, passed 97-0
  • received in Senate
03/11/15
  • enrolled, signed by each presiding officer
  • delivered to Governor
03/20/15
  • signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 039)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment Senate Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions and make effective January 1, 2016.
Index Headings Drugs and Medicines - Medication synchronization, permit
Health and Medical Services - Medication synchronization, permit
Pharmacists - Medication synchronization, permit
Physicians and Practitioners - Medication synchronization, permit
Medicaid - Medication synchronization, permit
Public Assistance - Medication synchronization, permit

Amendment House Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor J. Bell
Summary Retain original provisions; establish language to limit attorneys' fees to state rate established pursuant to KRS 21A.160; require the party that did not prevail to pay $100 fee to the cabinet.
Index Headings Drugs and Medicines - Medication synchronization, permit
Health and Medical Services - Medication synchronization, permit
Pharmacists - Medication synchronization, permit
Physicians and Practitioners - Medication synchronization, permit
Medicaid - Medication synchronization, permit
Public Assistance - Medication synchronization, permit

Amendment House Floor Amendment 2
Sponsor J. Bell
Summary Make title amendment.
Index Headings Drugs and Medicines - Medication synchronization, permit
Health and Medical Services - Medication synchronization, permit
Pharmacists - Medication synchronization, permit
Physicians and Practitioners - Medication synchronization, permit
Medicaid - Medication synchronization, permit
Public Assistance - Medication synchronization, permit

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