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Introduced Session

This resolution urges the State Boards of Medical Examiners, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy to implement continuing education requirements on topics related to opioid pain medication, including responsible prescribing practices, alternatives to opioid medication for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid misuse, abuse, and addiction. The boards are also urged to ensure that the continuing education requirements would remain in effect for the next biennial period for the renewal of professional licenses, registrations, or certifications, unless the time period is extended by the boards, and apply to physicians, physician assistants, advance practice nurses, dentists, pharmacists, professional nurses, practical nurses, and other health care professionals with the authority to prescribe opioid pain medication and those who do not have prescribing authority but frequently interact with patients who may be prescribed opioids.

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Troy Singleton (D)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 03/18/2024)

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