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Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008

4/7/2025, 3:01 PM

Summary of Bill S 980

Bill 110 s 980, also known as the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008, was introduced in the US Congress to address the growing issue of illegal online pharmacies selling prescription drugs without proper oversight. The bill was named after Ryan Haight, a teenager who died from an overdose of prescription drugs he purchased online.

The main purpose of the bill was to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require online pharmacies to obtain a valid prescription before dispensing controlled substances. This was aimed at preventing the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, as well as protecting consumers from potentially harmful medications.

The bill also required online pharmacies to disclose certain information, such as their contact information and licensure status, to help consumers make informed decisions about where to purchase their medications. Additionally, the bill established penalties for online pharmacies that violated these requirements, including fines and potential imprisonment. Overall, the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 sought to regulate the online sale of prescription drugs in order to protect consumers and prevent the illegal distribution of controlled substances.

Current Status of Bill S 980

Bill S 980 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2007. Bill S 980 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on March 23, 2007.  Bill S 980's most recent activity was By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-521. as of November 17, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 980

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 980

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 980

Dianne Feinstein
Dianne Feinstein
CaliforniaDemocrat
John Cornyn
John Cornyn
TexasRepublican

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