An Act to enhance patient education and informed consent before issuance of opioids
This bill requires doctors to discuss non-opioid alternatives, specifically chiropractic care, with patients before prescribing opioids. It also mandates that physicians inform patients about the specific risks of addiction and the benefits of both opioid and non-opioid treatments. By updating state laws, the measure ensures that discussions about pain management include these specific options and data points.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 30, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Kennedy
DDemocratic
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