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IA HF296
IA HF296A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including by temporarily designating substances as controlled substances, modifying the penalties for imitation controlled substances and certain controlled substances, modifying the controlled substances listed in schedules I, III, and IV, modifying requirements for electronic prescriptions, and providing penalties. (Formerly HSB 61.) Effective 7-1-17.
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Introduced
02/14/2017
02/14/2017
In Committee
03/14/2017
03/14/2017
Crossed Over
03/14/2017
03/14/2017
Passed
05/03/2017
05/03/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/11/2017
05/11/2017
Introduced Session
87th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including by temporarily designating substances as controlled substances, modifying the penalties for imitation controlled substances and certain controlled substances, modifying the controlled substances listed in schedules I, III, and IV, modifying requirements for electronic prescriptions, and providing penalties. (Formerly HSB 61.) Effective 7-1-17.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to controlled substances laws in Iowa, including:
- Allowing the Iowa Board of Pharmacy to temporarily designate new substances as controlled substances, with the temporary designation becoming permanent if the legislature does not act within two years.
- Defining "imitation controlled substances" and providing factors for determining if a substance is an imitation.
- Expanding the penalties for manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with intent to manufacture or deliver imitation controlled substances.
- Adding several new substances to the list of Schedule I controlled substances.
- Allowing pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians to be disciplined for violations related to prescription drugs, controlled substances, and non-prescription drugs.
- Modifying the requirements for electronic prescriptions, allowing prescriptions for non-controlled substances to be transmitted by an authorized agent without the practitioner's written or electronic signature.
The bill is effective as of July 1, 2017.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Safety (House)
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1147. (on 05/11/2017)
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