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S2851Introduced in the Senate

Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Pamela Lauria, District 32

What does this bill do?

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Official description

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACISTS TEST-AND-TREAT AUTHORITY ACT - Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study · April 30, 2026

8

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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