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DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2019

Introduced: January 30, 2019 Introduced by: Matsui, Doris O. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 30, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2019

This bill addresses the sale and distribution of dextromethorphan (DXM).

Specifically, the bill requires a retailer that sells certain drugs containing DXM to have a verification system that is intended to ensure that no one under 18 years of age purchases such drugs from the retailer.

The bill also establishes restrictions on (1) the sale of over-the-counter drugs containing DXM, and (2) the distribution of bulk DXM.

What's happening now January 30, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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