BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
SB 5986: Prescription drug liability
Revising prescription drug product liability.
Summary
- The intent of the Legislature to create an exception to the learned intermediary doctrine for prescription products advertised directly to consumers is stated.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 18, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- February 18, 2005 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
AN ACT Relating to the learned intermediary doctrine for prescription products;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)
3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
SB 5986 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5986 (2025–26) Disability/property tax ex.
- SB 5986 (2023–24) Out-of-network health costs
- SB 5986 (2021–22) Homelessness
- SB 5986 (2019–20) Vapor & heated tobacco/tax
- SB 5986 (2017–18) Plumber training
- SB 5986 (2015–16) Telemedicine, board of
- SB 5986 (2013–14) Basic education funding
- SB 5986 (2011–12) Vehicle access pass/DNR land