2017 House Bill 4405

Extend immunity to pharmacist who refuses to fill certain prescriptions

Introduced in the House

March 23, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Kathy Crawford (R-38)

To establish that pharmacists who refuse to dispense a prescription they believe was not written in good faith or is not for legitimate medical purposes, are not liable for damages in a civil action for injury, death, or loss arising from that refusal.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 24, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 13, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. Edward Canfield (R-84)

To require a pharmacist who refuses to fill an opioid prescription to notify either the prescriber or the state.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 91 to 16 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 14, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy