LABEL Opioids Act of 2021
Summary
Lessening Addiction By Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2021 or the LABEL Opioids Act of 2021 This bill requires prescription opioids to contain a warning label specifying that the opioids may cause dependence, addiction, and overdose. A registrant (e.g., a pharmacist) who dispenses an opioid in violation of the labeling requirement is subject to penalties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 15, 2021
Last action Jul 15, 2021
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
2
Key actions
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Committee
1
Jul 15, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
upper
Jul 15, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Manchin, III
IIndependent
Co
Mike Braun
RRepublican
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