Relates to the distribution of educational materials regarding the misuse of and addiction to prescription drugs in counties with the most prevalent prescription substance use disorder
Summary
Relates to the distribution of educational materials regarding the misuse of and addiction to prescription drugs in counties with the most prevalent prescription substance use disorder.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 16, 2025
Last action May 18, 2026
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The bill was amended to broaden its focus from specifically addressing 'prescription opioid abuse' to addressing 'prescription substance use disorder' more generally. This change allows the distribution of educational materials to cover a wider range of addictive substances beyond just opioids, reflecting a shift toward a more comprehensive approach to prescription drug misuse. The bill also updated its procedural status to indicate it has been amended and recommitted to the committee.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from targeting only opioid abuse to targeting all prescription substance use disorders.
SCOPE
The specific condition being addressed was changed from 'prescription opioid abuse' to 'prescription substance use disorder' to include a broader range of addictive drugs.
The title of the act was updated to reflect the new, broader focus on substance use disorders rather than just opioids.
PROCEDURAL
The bill's status was updated to show it has been amended, discharged from committee, and recommitted for further review.
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
2
May 18, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8948A
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
lower
Jul 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Griffin
DDemocratic
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