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Introduced
07/30/2019
07/30/2019
In Committee
08/28/2019
08/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4131/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4131/BILLS-116hr4131ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4131/BILLS-116hr4131ih.pdf.pdf |
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