BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5466

SB 5466: Pharmacists liability limit

Limiting the strict liability of pharmacists.

Summary

  • A pharmacist dispensing a prescription product, manufactured by a commercial manufacturer, pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed prescribing practitioner is not a "product seller" under the law of product liability. The dispensing procedure is considered a rendition of service rather than a sale.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5466), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 15, 1991
Prime sponsor
Gary Nelson (R-21)
Introduced
February 1, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 15, 1991
Session law
Chapter 189, Laws of 1991
Companion bill
HB 1556
Versions
SB 5466, SSB 5466

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 7, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5466
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21003
Republican24001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 10, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5466
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 22, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5466
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican24001
How each member voted

History

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SB 5466 in other sessions

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