2009 House Bill 4940

Prohibit re-use of single-use medical product

Introduced in the House

May 13, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Dian Slavens (D-21)

To prohibit a health care provider from re-using a single-use medical product on a patient, subject to up to 10 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 2, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 11, 2009

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

Amendment offered by Rep. Dian Slavens (D-21)

To expand the scope of the bill to apply its penalties to veterinarians.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jimmy Womack (D-7)

To add an emergency use exemption.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 16, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy