SB23-009
Limit Opioid Prescription And Exception For Intractable Pain
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2023 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a per day limit on the amount of an opioid that a prescriber may prescribe to a patient, and, in connection therewith, creating an exception for a patient with intractable pain.
Bill Summary:
The bill prohibits a prescriber from issuing to a patient a prescription for an opioid that will be dispensed or administered outside of a health-care facility or the prescriber's practice location if the amount of the opioid exceeds 90 morphine milligram equivalents per day, unless the patient suffers from intractable pain.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Joann Ginal
Committees
Senate
Health & Human Services
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2023 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2023 | FN1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 23-009 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/09/2023 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |