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2016 SESSION

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HB 278 Prescription of opioids and benzodiazepines; urine drug screening.

Introduced by: Jason S. Miyares | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Prescription of opioids and benzodiazepines; urine drug screening. Provides that prior to initiating a course of treatment that includes the prescription of opioids or benzodiazepines for a period that is expected to last more than 90 consecutive days, a physician shall establish the medical and treatment history of the patient, which shall include performing a physical examination of the patient and may include urine drug screening.

FULL TEXT

• 01/01/16  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102173D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/01/16  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102173D
• 01/01/16  House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
• 01/14/16  House: Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #2
• 01/21/16  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
• 02/16/16  House: Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions