2019 House Bill 4412 / Public Act 123

Ban sale of dextromethorphan to minors

Introduced in the House

March 21, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Bronna Kahle (R-57)

To ban the sale or purchase of dextromethorphan (DXM) cough suppressants to or by individuals under age 18. The bill would also mandate that merchants verify buyers' age by checking their ID.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 16, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

May 21, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 24, 2019

Passed in the House 104 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 4, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

Oct. 8, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 30, 2019

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To ban the sale or purchase of dextromethorphan (DXM) cough suppressants to or by individuals under age 18. The bill would also mandate that merchants verify buyers' age by checking their ID.

Received in the House

Oct. 30, 2019

Nov. 5, 2019

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nov. 14, 2019