Bill > A01937

This bill amends the New York public health law to require healthcare practitioners to take specific steps before prescribing a Schedule II opioid, which are powerful pain medications with a high potential for abuse. Specifically, practitioners must (1) discuss with the patient the quantity of the opioid being prescribed and give the patient the option to fill the prescription in a smaller amount, (2) inform the patient about the risks of opiate addiction, and (3) document the medical reason for prescribing the opioid in the patient's medical record. The goal of the bill appears to be promoting more responsible opioid prescribing practices and helping patients understand the potential dangers of these medications. The bill will go into effect 90 days after becoming law, and during that time, regulators can prepare the necessary implementation rules and regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1937