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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2228

HB 2228: Meds/access for uninsured

Allowing for redistribution of medications under certain conditions.

Summary

  • Allows pharmacies to accept donations of unused and unopened prescription drugs and supplies from practitioners, pharmacists, medical facilities, drug manufacturers, and drug wholesalers for redistribution to individuals that are uninsured and low-income, or individuals otherwise in need.
  • Requires persons dispensing donated prescription drugs and supplies to inspect donated prescription drugs and supplies prior to redistribution and meet other program-related requirements.
  • Establishes legal immunity for dispensing facilities and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2228), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2012
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2012
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 2012
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Laurie Jinkins (D-27)
Introduced
January 9, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2228, ESHB 2228

AN ACT Relating to medication access for the uninsured;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Laurie Jinkins (D-27)

14 co-sponsors (13 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Sherry Appleton D-23Chris Reykdal D-22Derek Stanford D-1Cindy Ryu D-32Marcie Maxwell D-41Gerry Pollet D-46Timm Ormsby D-3Eileen Cody D-34Dave Upthegrove D-33Mary Helen Roberts D-21Ruth Kagi D-32J.T. Wilcox R-2Connie Ladenburg D-29Bob Hasegawa D-11

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2012
Version voted on: ESHB 2228
82 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55001
Republican271401
How each member voted

Yea (82)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 2228)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 2228)
  3. Referred to Rules. (ESHB 2228)
  4. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 2228)
  5. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2228)
  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2228)
  7. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2228)
  8. HEA - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2228)
  9. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (ESHB 2228)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 82; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 2228)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2228)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2228)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2228)
  14. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  15. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2228)
  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2228)
  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  19. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2228)
  20. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2228)
  21. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  22. Minority; without recommendation.
  23. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  24. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
  25. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2228 in other sessions

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