Controlled Substances - As introduced, requires a practitioner to discuss with patients the addiction and overdose risks associated with certain prescription drugs, alternative treatments that may be available, and the reasons why the prescription is necessary prior to issuing an initial prescription and prior to issuing a third prescription for certain controlled substances in a course of treatment for acute or chronic pain. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 53 and Title 63.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2023
Last action Feb 6, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 6, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brent Taylor
RRepublican
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