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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH CARE; ENACTING A NEW SECTION OF THE NURSING PRACTICE ACT TO ESTABLISH THAT REGISTERED NURSES AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES EMPLOYED BY OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS MAY DISPENSE METHADONE FOR TAKE-HOME PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill allows registered nurses and licensed practical nurses employed by opioid treatment programs approved by the Department of Health to dispense up to a 27-day supply of methadone for take-home purposes to clients of the opioid treatment program. The bill aims to expand access to methadone, a medication used in the treatment of opioid addiction, by enabling nurses to provide take-home doses rather than requiring clients to visit the treatment program daily to receive their medication.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Committee (00:00 2/12/2021 Room 321) (on 02/12/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=46&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0046.pdf |
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