Rep. McMillin, 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:
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.”