Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 878 — Schedule VI; delivery of prescription devices on behalf of medical equipment supplier.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 241 (effective 7/1/18)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

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  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Provides that a permitted manufacturer, wholesale distributor, warehouser, nonresident warehouser, third-party logistics provider, or nonresident third-party logistics provider or registered nonresident manufacturer or nonresident wholesale distributor (the provider) may deliver a Schedule VI prescription device directly to an ultimate user or consumer, provided that the provider is delivering on behalf of and has entered into an agreement with (i) a medical equipment supplier that has received a valid order from a prescriber authorizing the dispensing of the Schedule VI prescription device or (ii) a medical director of a home health agency, nursing home, assisted living facility, or hospice who has requested the distribution of the Schedule VI prescription device to be administered by persons authorized to administer such devices. The bill directs the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the measure within 280 days. This bill is identical to

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 52 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of HB 878 includes broader definitions and regulations related to the transfer and delivery of medical devices and prescription drugs, specifically clarifying roles for suppliers and logistics providers. It adds explanations about how controlled substances can be prescribed and delivered while removing some older, less relevant definitions and terms. This change is significant as it aims to streamline the process for patients to receive necessary medical supplies and ensures that the regulatory framework is up-to-date with current practices in healthcare logistics.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18104824D HOUSE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-3401, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-3415.1, relating to delivery of Schedule VI prescription devices.
878 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions on January 23, 2018) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Delegate Orrock) A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-3401, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-3415.1, relating to delivery of Schedule VI prescription devices.
[H 878] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
"Deliver" or "delivery" means the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of any item regulated by this chapter, whether or not there exists an agency relationship, including delivery of a Schedule VI prescription device to an ultimate user or consumer on behalf of a medical equipment supplier by a manufacturer, nonresident manufacturer, wholesale distributor, nonresident wholesale distributor, warehouser, nonresident warehouse, third-party logistics provider, or nonresident third-party logistics provider at the direction of a medical equipment supplier in accordance with § 54.1-3415.1.
"Deliver" or "delivery" means the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of any item regulated by this chapter, whether or not there exists an agency relationship, including delivery of a Schedule VI prescription device to an ultimate user or consumer on behalf of a medical equipment supplier by a manufacturer, nonresident manufacturer, wholesale distributor, nonresident wholesale distributor, warehouser, nonresident warehouser, third-party logistics provider, or nonresident third-party logistics provider at the direction of a medical equipment supplier in accordance with § 54.1-3415.1.
"Deliver" or "delivery" means the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of any item regulated by this chapter, whether or not there exists an agency relationship, including delivery of a Schedule VI prescription device to an ultimate user or consumer on behalf of a medical equipment supplier by a manufacturer, nonresident manufacturer, wholesale distributor, nonresident wholesale distributor, warehouser, nonresident warehouse, third-party logistics provider, or nonresident third-party logistics provider at the direction of a medical equipment supplier in accordance with § 54.1-3415.1.
"Deliver" or "delivery" means the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of any item regulated by this chapter, whether or not there exists an agency relationship, including delivery of a Schedule VI prescription device to an ultimate user or consumer on behalf of a medical equipment supplier by a manufacturer, nonresident manufacturer, wholesale distributor, nonresident wholesale distributor, warehouser, nonresident warehouser, third-party logistics provider, or nonresident third-party logistics provider at the direction of a medical equipment supplier in accordance with § 54.1-3415.1.
Such regulations shall include provisions governing agreements between a manufacturer, nonresident manufacturer, wholesale distributor, nonresident wholesale distributor, warehouser, nonresident warehouse, third party logistics provider, or nonresident third-party logistics provider and a medical equipment supplier, home health agency, hospice, pharmacy, nursing home, or assisted living facility for delivery of Schedule VI prescription devices directly to an ultimate user or consumer and such other provisions as the Board may deem appropriate.
Such regulations shall include provisions governing agreements between a manufacturer, nonresident manufacturer, wholesale distributor, nonresident wholesale distributor, warehouser, nonresident warehouser, third party logistics provider, or nonresident third-party logistics provider and a medical equipment supplier, home health agency, hospice, pharmacy, nursing home, or assisted living facility for delivery of Schedule VI prescription devices directly to an ultimate user or consumer and such other provisions as the Board may deem appropriate.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 241 (effective 7/1/18)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 9, 2018

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 2, 2018

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Senate amendments agreed to by House (97-Y 1-N)

  8. Placed on Calendar

  9. Engrossed by Senate as amended

  10. Amendments by Senator Newman agreed to

  11. Reading of amendments waived

  12. Read third time

  13. Passed by temporarily

  14. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  15. Constitutional reading dispensed

  16. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  17. Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB878H1

  18. Committee substitute agreed to 18104824D-H1

  19. Read second time

  20. Read first time

  21. Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

  22. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104353D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Not signed on (144)

144 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed 97 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 97100
Total 97100
% of votes cast 99%1%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Bourne — Yea
Cole — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Hurst — Yea
James — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rodman — Yea
Rush — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Ayala — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cline — Yea
Collins — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Keam — Yea
Levine — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Peace — Yea
Plum — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Nay
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Passed 99 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 99000
Total 99000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Ayala — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Hurst — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rodman — Yea
Rush — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Kory — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cline — Yea
Cole — Yea
Collins — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Levine — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Peace — Yea
Plum — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 878 do?
Provides that a permitted manufacturer, wholesale distributor, warehouser, nonresident warehouser, third-party logistics provider, or nonresident third-party logistics provider or registered nonresident manufacturer or nonresident wholesale distributor (the provider) may deliver a Schedule VI prescription device directly to an ultimate user or consumer, provided that the provider is delivering on behalf of and has entered into an agreement with (i) a medical equipment supplier that has received a valid order from a prescriber authorizing the dispensing of the Schedule VI prescription device or (ii) a medical director of a home health agency, nursing home, assisted living facility, or hospice who has requested the distribution of the Schedule VI prescription device to be administered by persons authorized to administer such devices. The bill directs the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the measure within 280 days. This bill is identical to
Who sponsors HB 878?
HB 878 is sponsored by Christopher T. Head, Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr., LaRock, Dave A., and Orrock, Robert D., Sr..
What is the current status of HB 878?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
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