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Introduced
06/17/2019
06/17/2019
In Committee
12/29/2020
12/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to emergency prescriptions. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends section 17 of chapter 94C of the General Laws, which regulates the dispensing of controlled substances. The key provisions of the bill are: it allows controlled substances included in Schedules III, IV, V, or VI to be dispensed without a written or oral prescription from a practitioner in emergency situations, as defined and limited by rules or regulations set by the Commissioner of Public Health and the Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 12/29/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2298 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2298.pdf |
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