A2291

Establishes State stockpile of medicine and medical supplies; makes appropriation.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a State stockpile of medicine and medical supplies for emergency preparedness and drug shortage prevention.

The bill establishes a Statewide strategic buffer stock of emergency and chronic disease medication, vaccines, and medical supplies for use during public health emergencies, outbreaks, or other emergencies. The Department of Health, in collaboration with the State Office of Emergency Management, will define guidelines for procurement, management, and distribution of these supplies. The department may contract with private entities for procurement and management of the essential buffer stock.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Assembly Health Committee: Reported Favorably

10 Yea

DDRDRDRDDD

0 Nay

2 Not Voting

DD

Calendar

Jun 18

2:00 PM

Assembly Health Hearing

History

Jun 18

Assembly

Reported and Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee