Relates to patient counseling before issuing a prescription for a schedule II opioid
Summary
Relates to patient counseling before issuing a prescription for a schedule II opioid; requires practitioners to consult with the patient regarding the quantity of the opioid and the patient's option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity, and to inform the patient of the risks associated with opiate addiction and document the reason for the prescription.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jake Ashby
RRepublican/Conservative
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