2024 House Bill 6143

Health occupations: pharmacists; availability of prescription readers; require.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 17756a.

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The bill requires pharmacies to provide prescription readers to visually impaired individuals upon request, ensuring label compatibility, with exceptions for inpatient facilities.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 14, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Julie Rogers (D-41) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Denise Mentzer (D-61), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Rachel Hood (D-81), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75) and Helena Scott (D-7)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy