Questions are to be raised about the lack of regulations behind a controversial bill to allow prescription drugs to be imported.The bill, tabled by Health Minister Zane DeSilva, aims to allow prescription drugs to be imported to the Island as long as they comply with standards in the US, Canada or Europe.But the One Bermuda Alliance will question the “ambiguous” nature of the new law to be passed without the regulatory safeguards to back it up.The Pharmacy and Poisons Amendment Act will be among six bills and one motion discussed at what looks set to be a lengthy session in the House of Assembly today.Mr DeSilva has previously said the new law would drive down healthcare costs and give Bermudians a wider choice of prescription drugs.However OBA whip Shawn Crockwell said they were concerned about the lack of immediate safeguards to stop substandard or counterfeit drugs.He said: “Basically the regulations are still to come, it leaves things wide open and ambiguous”.Another bill up for discussion aims to ensure greater protection for the disabled against workplace discrimination.The Human Rights (Unreasonable Hardship) Amendment Act will make it illegal for an employer not to hire a person on the basis of their disability “if it is possible for the circumstances of the employment to be modified without causing unreasonable hardship to the employer”.Minister of Youth, Families and Sport Glenn Blakeney recently said in the House: “Many persons with disabilities who want to work do not have the opportunity to work due to the many barriers that exist”.Possible measures a business could take to facilitate the employment of disabled people could include: adaptive computer equipment for the visually and hearing-impaired, the provision of an accessible bathroom and the widening of doorways for the accessibility of people in wheelchairs.The OBA believes the new legislation is long overdue but Opposition MPs will question why sexual orientation and age amendments have not yet been made. Another piece of legislation to be discussed is the Deposit Insurance Act, which aims to protect people who have money in the bank. The legislation will introduce an insurance fund to protect people with deposits up to $25,000.Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox will table the Public Treasury (Administration and Payments) Amendment Act, which will give Government access to the $1 million put away in an unemployment fund.It is understood the funds, now worth $1.2-$1.5 million, are to be put in the consolidated fund.The Good Governance Act aims to improve standards, transparency and accountability, and stamp out any unethical behaviour from public officials.The Opposition will welcome this legislation but leader John Barritt is expected to question whether it goes far enough.The Proceeds of Crime Amendment Act provides a legislative framework which allows ill-gotten gains from a criminal lifestyle to be confiscated even when there’s not enough evidence to prosecute.However, the OBA will raise concerns about the legislation being “broad and wide” and will push for an amendment to “make it more constitutional”.The other item due for discussion today is a motion by Shadow Seniors Minister Louise Jackson.The motion states that the House “takes note of the challenges faced by Bermuda’s seniors in maintaining a healthy and secure quality of life.”Ms Jackson has previously said she wants the country to “have a good look” at the challenges our seniors are facing as almost 50 percent of seniors are struggling to make ends meet as they live below the poverty line.Ms Jackson said she would be calling for a revamp of Future Care, a reworking of the pension system and better anti age-discrimination laws.Mr Crockwell expects it to be a non-contentious session, but he has questioned the lengthy legislative agenda.He said: “We note that the government continues its practice of rushing critical legislation through the House of Assembly after wasting numerous sessions with very little legislation on the order sheet.“The One Bermuda Alliance has no control over the legislative agenda and have been critical of this poor practice.“This is not the way to pass important legislation and does not reflect good governance. Although we will be debating new good governance measures during today’s session the Government needs to lead by example”.Useful websites: www.plp.bm, www.oba.bm.