2009 House Bill 4402: Ban human lice treatments containing lindane

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Introduced by Rep. Dan Scripps (D) on February 24, 2009, to prohibit the sale or use of human lice treatments containing lindane.
- Referred to the House Great Lakes and Environment Committee on February 24, 2009.
- Reported in the House on March 12, 2009, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed 88 to 20 in the House on March 17, 2009.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Received in the Senate on March 18, 2009.
- Referred to the Senate Government Operations and Reform Committee on March 18, 2009.

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1) Re: 2009 House Bill 4402 (Ban human lice treatments containing lindane ) by Admin003 on March 17, 2009

Rep. Agema, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

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HB 4402 - Lindane

I am concerned with the costs and implications of House Bill 4402.

In severe cases of head lice infestations or scabies, Lindane is the
only treatment that may work, but this legislation drastically
increases the cost of treatment by forcing doctors to provide treatment
that could previously be handled at home. Increasing costs will reduce
access to health care for low-income families. Furthermore, the FDA
deems the treatment safe as a ‘second line’ treatment.

For these reasons, I cannot support this bill at this time.”

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2) 2009 House Bill 4402 (Ban human lice treatments containing lindane ) by admin on January 1, 2001
Introduced in the House on February 24, 2009

The vote was 88 in favor, 20 opposed and 2 not voting

(House Roll Call 60 at House Journal 0)

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