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SB 2851 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACISTS TEST-AND-TREAT AUTHORITY ACT

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

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.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Mar 4, 2026
Last action
Apr 30, 2026 — 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Lou DiPalma D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled