2007 House Bill 4046

Ban inaccurate drug or herbal product representations

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Mary Valentine (D-91)

To define as a violation of the state Consumer Protection Act failing to accurately represent the risks involved in the intended use of a prescription or over-the-counter drug or medication, or in the intended use of an herbal product, dietary supplement, or botanical extract.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 14, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 22, 2007

Amendment offered by Rep. David Agema (R-74)

To also define as a violation of the state Consumer Protection Act a failure by an attorney to accurately represent to a client the risks involved in filing a lawsuit, including a lawsuit against a drug company that is deemed to be frivolous.

The amendment failed 44 to 64 (details)

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To clarify that pharmacists would not be included in the bill's expanded liability for drug manufacturers.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 58 to 49 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary