California Bill Passes Both Chambers
AB1902 accessible prescription labeling bill has passed both the Assembly and the Senate and is heading to the Governor's desk for signature thanks to the efforts lead author Rep. Juan Alanis, coauthors Rep Megan Dahle, Dixon, Lackey and Mathis, and disability rights organizations including the California Council of the Blind.
AB1902 requires pharmacies to provide an accessible prescription label in audible, large print, or Braille formats to any one who informs the pharmacy that they are blind, have low vision or are otherwise print impaired.
Labels must be available in a timely manner comparable to wait times of other patients and a label reader provided if necessary. Labels must be affixed to the bottle unless it does not fit the container, in which case a supplemental document can be provided. Pharmacies should conform to the best practices established by the US Access Board and the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services.
California is the third state to have both language access and accessible prescription labeling legislation, following Oregon and Nevada.
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