Healthy Technology Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jan 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
The Healthy Technology Act of 2023, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Specifically, it would clarify that artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning technologies could be considered eligible to prescribe drugs.
Under the bill, an AI or machine learning technology could qualify as a prescribing practitioner if it meets two conditions. First, it must be authorized by state law to prescribe the specific drug. Second, it must have received approval, clearance, or authorization under certain federal provisions related to medical devices and products, such as those overseen by the Food and Drug Administration.
This bill is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process. It has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. From this point, it could be considered by the committee, potentially amended, and then brought to the full House for a vote. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
Healthy Technology Act of 2023
This bill establishes that artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning technology may be eligible to prescribe drugs.
Currently, certain drugs may be dispensed only upon a prescription provided by a practitioner licensed by law to administer the drug. Under this bill, an AI or machine learning technology may qualify as such a prescribing practitioner if the technology is (1) authorized by state law to prescribe the drug involved; and (2) approved, cleared, or authorized under certain federal provisions pertaining to medical devices and products.
Timeline
20 Jan 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 206 do?
- The Healthy Technology Act of 2023, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Specifically, it would clarify that artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning technologies could be considered eligible to prescribe drugs. Under the bill, an AI or machine learning technology could qualify as a prescribing practitioner if it meets two conditions. First, it must be authorized by state law to prescribe the specific drug. Second, it must have received approval, clearance, or authorization under certain federal provisions related to medical devices and products, such as those overseen by the Food and Drug Administration. This bill is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process. It has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. From this point, it could be considered by the committee, potentially amended, and then brought to the full House for a vote. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 206 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 206. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 206?
- H.R. 206 was sponsored by Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1] (R-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 206?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (20 Jan 2023).
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