Bill > S00732

This bill introduces new regulations for prescribing opioid-containing controlled substances to minors, establishing several key provisions. Practitioners are prohibited from prescribing more than a seven-day supply of opioid medications to minors and must obtain written parental consent before issuing a first prescription. Before prescribing, practitioners must assess the minor's mental health and substance abuse history, discuss detailed risks of opioid use (including addiction, overdose, and dangers of combining with other substances), and complete a specific consent form that includes information about the medication, its potential for abuse, and the number of authorized refills. The bill defines a minor as an individual under 18 who is not emancipated and provides exceptions to these requirements in medical emergencies or situations where obtaining consent would be detrimental to the minor's health. If consent is obtained from an adult authorized by the parent but not the parent directly, the prescription is limited to a 72-hour supply. The signed consent form must be maintained in the minor's medical record, and the law will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S732