Bill > H1928

This bill amends existing law to clarify who is permitted to administer controlled substances, which are drugs with the potential for abuse or addiction, categorized into schedules II through VI. Specifically, it states that only licensed professionals such as dentists, nurses, physicians, podiatrists, perfusionists, optometrists, or veterinarians, or students in training under their supervision, can administer these substances. The bill also carves out exceptions, allowing for self-administration by individuals who understand their medication and can supervise an unlicensed person, the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in emergencies, administration by emergency medical system personnel, and administration by a patient's domestic partner or family members.