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
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Jun 4, 2026
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What changed between versions
S5900
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S5900A
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to broaden its focus from specifically targeting 'prescription opioid abuse' to addressing 'prescription substance use disorder' more generally. This change expands the scope of the law to cover a wider range of addictive substances, not just opioids, while also updating the related administrative language regarding committee reporting and bill numbering.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded from focusing exclusively on prescription opioids to encompassing all prescription substance use disorders.
SCOPE
The specific condition targeted by the educational material distribution program was changed from 'prescription opioid abuse' to 'prescription substance use disorder' to address a broader range of addiction issues.
TECHNICAL
The bill number was updated to include a suffix ('A') and a new Cal. No. was added, indicating this is a revised version of the legislation.
The committee reporting status was updated to reflect that the bill has been recommitted to the committee and reported favorably after passing the Senate.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 10, 2025
How they voted
58–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 10, 2025
D
Democratic41
90% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
REPASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 5900A
upper
May 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
lower
May 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
Co
Rob Rolison
RRepublican
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