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GA HB362

GA HB362
Student health; licensed health practitioners to prescribe albuterol sulfate for schools; authorize


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Introduced
02/17/2015
In Committee
03/19/2015
Crossed Over
03/02/2015
Passed
04/04/2016
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2016

Introduced Session

2015-2016 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe albuterol sulfate for schools; to authorize pharmacists to fill such prescriptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Georgia law to allow licensed health practitioners to prescribe albuterol sulfate for schools, and permits pharmacists to fill these prescriptions, aiming to improve student health access. The bill also revises regulations concerning the sale and possession of products containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, substances often used in the illicit manufacturing of methamphetamine, by updating definitions and requirements for tracking these sales through a real-time electronic logging system, known as "Georgia Meth Watch," to prevent diversion while ensuring legitimate access.

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Effective Date (on 07/01/2016)

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