HB4953Introduced in the House
DRUG DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS
Introduced by Martha Deuter, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act. In provisions concerning restrictions on transactions, provides that prescription drugs furnished by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor licensed under the Act may be delivered only to the business address of a licensee registered with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, to the premises listed on a license, or, if the Department has received notice that the licensee has authorized a health care entity to receive the prescription drugs, to the address of a health care entity (instead of only to the premises listed on the license). Provides that "health care entity" means an entity where medical, dental, or veterinary services are provided by a licensed practitioner and where the licensed practitioner is responsible for the receipt, storage, and use of drugs.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0781
August 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 28, 2026
59
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Do Pass Licensed Activities; 006-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 21, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 25, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0781
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