RELATING TO OPIOIDS.
Summary
Requires providers authorized to prescribe opioids to discuss with patients certain risks associated with controlled substances that are opioids prior to issuing initial opioid prescriptions for the treatment of acute pain. Requires providers to include a note acknowledging the discussion of the risks associated with opioids in the patient's medical record.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2021
Last action Jan 29, 2021
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
1
Jan 29, 2021
Committee
Referred to HTH, CPN/JDC.
upper
Jan 27, 2021
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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