2024 House Bill 5616

Health: pharmaceuticals; allow patients to take unused portion of eye drops or eye ointments after certain procedures for continued patient care; provide for.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17773, 20817, and 21537.

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AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill mandates that unused portions of ophthalmic drugs dispensed during medical procedures must be offered to patients upon discharge, with specific labeling and counseling requirements, and ensures compliance from relevant healthcare facilities.

Introduced in the House

March 20, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-19) and 16 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kelly Breen (D-21), Jaime Churches (D-27), Natalie Price (D-5), Stephanie Young (D-16), Jim Haadsma (D-44), Jason Morgan (D-23), Mike McFall (D-8), Rachel Hood (D-81), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Brenda Carter (D-53), Carol Glanville (D-84), Alabas Farhat (D-3), Helena Scott (D-7) and Curtis VanderWall (R-102)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 5, 2024

Reported with substitute H-1

Dec. 12, 2024

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote