Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 1198 — Drug Control act; distribution of hypodermic needles.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0143)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 21, 2023.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

25 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 1198 update the rules around the distribution of hypodermic needles in Virginia. Now, certain individuals authorized by the State Health Commissioner can distribute hypodermic needles as part of a public health emergency program aimed at harm reduction. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these needles can also be dispensed alongside naloxone for overdose treatments and for prescribed medications at nonprofit facilities. These changes are significant as they aim to improve access to harm reduction tools, ultimately enhancing public health and safety during emergencies.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-3467 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Drug Control Act;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 SESSION CHAPTER 143 An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-3467 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Drug Control Act;
N prohibition of distribution of hypodermic needles;
prohibition of distribution of hypodermic needles;
R O [S 1198] Approved L L 1.
[S 1198] Approved March 21, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1.
E § 54.1-3467.
§ 54.1-3467.
D A.
A.
Distribution by any method, of any hypodermic needles or syringes, gelatin capsules, quinine or any of its salts, in excess of one-fourth ounce shall be restricted to licensed pharmacists or to others whoB.
Distribution by any method, of any hypodermic needles or syringes, gelatin capsules, quinine or any of its salts, in excess of one-fourth ounce shall be restricted to licensed pharmacists or to others who have received a license or a permit from the Board.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit the dispensing or distributing of hypodermic needles and syringes by persons authorized by the State Health Commissioner pursuant to a comprehensive harm reduction program established pursuant to § 32.1-45.4 who are acting in accordance with the standards and protocols of such program for the duration of the declared public health emergency.
syringes by persons authorized by the State Health Commissioner pursuant to a comprehensive harms and reduction program established pursuant to § 32.1-45.4 who are acting in accordance with the standards and protocols of such program for the duration of the declared public health emergency.
B syringes by persons authorized to dispense naloxone in accordance with the provisions of subsection Y of § 54.1-3408 and who, in conjunction with such dispensing of naloxone, dispenses or distribut8s hypodermic needles and syringes.
C.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit the dispensing of hypodRrmic needles and syringes for the administration of prescribed drugs by prescribers licensed to dispense Schedule VI controlled substances at a nonprofit facility pursuant to § 54.1-3304.1.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit the dispensing or distributing of hypodermic needles and syringes by persons authorized to dispense naloxone in accordance with the provisions of subsection Y of § 54.1-3408 and who, in conjunction with such dispensing of naloxone, dispenses or distributes hypodermic needles and syringes.
distribution of hypodermic needles that are designed to be used with a reusable injector pen for the administration of insulin.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit the dispensing of hypodermic needles and syringes for the administration of prescribed drugs by prescribers licensed to dispense Schedule VI controlled substances at a nonprofit facility pursuant to § 54.1-3304.1.
D.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A, nothing in this section shall prohibit the distribution of hypodermic needles that are designed to be used with a reusable injector pen for the administration of insulin.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0143)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 143 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  4. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 13, 2023

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Signed by President

  7. Impact statement from DPB (SB1198ER)

  8. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1198ER)

  9. Enrolled

  10. VOTE: Adoption (95-Y 0-N)

  11. Conference report agreed to by House (95-Y 0-N)

  12. Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)

  13. Amended by conference committee

  14. Delegates: Brewer, Hodges, Hope

  15. Conferees appointed by House

  16. Senators: Saslaw, Locke, Dunnavant

  17. Conferees appointed by Senate

  18. Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N)

  19. House requested conference committee

  20. House insisted on substitute

  21. House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N)

  22. Passed by for the day

  23. VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)

  24. Passed House with substitute BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  25. Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB1198H1

  26. Committee substitute agreed to 23106851D-H1

  27. Read third time

  28. Read second time

  29. Impact statement from DPB (SB1198H1)

  30. Committee substitute printed 23106851D-H1

  31. House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  32. Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions with substitute (21-Y 0-N)

  33. Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

  34. Read first time

  35. Placed on Calendar

  36. Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)

  37. Read second time and engrossed

  38. Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)

  39. Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)

  40. Impact statement from DPB (SB1198)

  41. Assigned Education sub: Health Professions

  42. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  43. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102135D

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