2006 Senate Bill 1212

Authorize enhanced clinic drug theft penalties

Introduced in the Senate

April 19, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To establish a new crime that would make it a felony subject to two years in prison and $5,000 fine for a pharmacy or health care facility employee to steal prescription drugs and sell them. The person could also be prosecuted for theft and other crimes as well.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 3, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

May 4, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 9, 2006

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 9, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary