Wyoming Medication Disposal and Donation Program
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Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: SF0106 Drafter: JWL LSO No.: 09LSO-0414 Effective Date: 7/1/2009 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0086 Chapter No.: 166 Prime Sponsor: Senator Hastert Catch Title: Medication disposal program. Subject: Expands drug donation program to allow acceptance of drugs for disposal. Summary/Major Elements: The 2005 Legislature enacted a program (W.S. 35-7-1601 through 1606) for the donation of unopened, sealed prescription drugs for redispensing under Medicaid. This act: o Expands the drug donation program to also accept expired or unused drugs for disposal; o Authorizes the Department of Health to maintain a central collection facility, regional collection facilities and to conduct drug "take back events" around the state; o Directs the Department to conduct public education regarding proper drug disposal and to maintain procedures for environmentally safe disposal of unused medications; o Prohibits the redispensing of a drug donated under the program within two months of its expiration date and requires the Internet posting of drugs available for redispensing; o Amends the standard for civil and criminal immunity under the program from "reasonable care" to "absence of bad faith" o Appropriates $66,504 general funds and authorizes one new position to Dept. of Health for the drug donation and disposal program. Note: Final action on this bill was not taken at the time this summary was prepared. Should changes be made to the bill upon final passage, an updated summary will be transmitted to all legislators.
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S13
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because it establishes a chain of custody to protect drug companies from bad faith donations and allows law enforcement agencies to collect medications, keeping them off streets and out of water systems. Additionally, the funding compromise ensures proper staffing for cataloging drugs at the Cheyenne Center.
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that the bill's funding was adjusted in conference committee to ensure the Cheyenne site can operate with necessary staff and postage after a grant expires.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment to restore funding for mailing and staffing because it enables the redistribution of unused medications to patients who cannot afford them.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment because it addresses two issues: preventing medications from being flushed into water systems and helping individuals who cannot afford medication.
S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment by arguing that income determination is already part of the healthcare process for these individuals, so it will not create a new burden.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to add accountability and control over drug dispensing, noting that programs without reporting tend to grow in cost unpredictably.
S13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment due to concerns about the administrative difficulty of tracking sporadic users and determining their ability to pay without prior knowledge of drug values.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure accountability and transparency regarding program costs, arguing that without fees, a free service will expand uncontrollably.
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Adopted 2nd reading by SIMPSON
Adopted 3rd reading by HARVEY
Adopted Committee of the Whole by LANDON
Adopted Standing Committee by H10
Failed 2nd reading by PERKINS
Failed 3rd reading by PERKINS
Adopted Standing Committee by SCOTT
Adopted Standing Committee by NICHOLAS