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US HR4131

US HR4131
Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2019


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Introduced
07/30/2019
In Committee
08/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify the eligibility of certain community mental health centers to register for purposes of the practice of telemedicine, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Drug Enforcement Administration to register certain community mental health centers to administer controlled substances via telemedicine.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to register certain community mental health centers (CMHCs) to administer controlled substances via telemedicine. The bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to clarify that CMHCs meeting certain criteria, such as being licensed and recognized by a state government, are eligible to register with the DEA to provide telemedicine services involving controlled substances. The bill also requires the Attorney General to submit a plan for implementing these changes within 60 days, and the amendments will take effect 120 days after the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 08/28/2019)

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