Establishes certain protocols for prescribing and dispensing benzodiazepine.
This bill establishes new rules for prescribing and dispensing benzodiazepines (like Xanax and Valium) and similar sleep medications (like Ambien). It requires healthcare providers to give patients a detailed pamphlet about risks, obtain signed consent, and use bold labels warning of addiction risks. Prescriptions for these drugs cannot exceed four weeks without medical justification, and providers must follow safe tapering protocols to help patients reduce use gradually. The rules apply to most patients but exclude those receiving care in long-term facilities like nursing homes.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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Sean Kean
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