House Bill 283 mandates the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a study on the safe collection and disposal of sharps used for self-administering prescription drugs at home. This study will evaluate the risks associated with sharps usage, assess various collection methods, and involve collaboration with local governments and private entities. A report with findings and recommendations is required to be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature by July 1, 2026, with an appropriation of $200,000 from the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund allocated for the study. Additionally, the bill amends Section 499.0121 of the Florida Statutes to establish new requirements for establishments that store prescription drugs solely for destruction, including securing facilities against unauthorized access and maintaining records related to the collection and destruction of these drugs.

The bill also introduces several amendments to existing laws governing wholesale drug distribution in Florida, focusing on limited prescription drug veterinary wholesale distributors and nonresident prescription drug manufacturers. Key provisions include the establishment of procedures for the segregation and documentation of outdated prescription drugs, which must be maintained for two years after their disposition, and the requirement for wholesale distributors to conduct due diligence when purchasing drugs. The bill updates definitions and requirements related to wholesale distribution, including the reporting of controlled substances and the credentialing of purchasing entities, while specifying that false reporting will be considered a felony. It also clarifies that a permit is not required for intracompany sales or transfers of prescription drugs between licensed distributors under the same business name, provided they comply with updated recordkeeping requirements. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 283 Filed: 499.0121, 465.022, 499.003, 499.0051, 499.012, 499.01201