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LA SB55
LA SB55Provides relative to prescribers of controlled dangerous substances. (See Act) (EN +$78,781 SG EX See Note)
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Introduced
03/27/2017
03/27/2017
In Committee
05/23/2017
05/23/2017
Crossed Over
04/24/2017
04/24/2017
Passed
06/03/2017
06/03/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/12/2017
06/12/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT 2 To amend and reenact R.S. 40:973(A) and 978(F) and to enact R.S. 40:978.3, relative to 3 prescribing controlled dangerous substances; to provide for automatic renewal in the 4 prescription monitoring program; to provide for mandated access of the program by 5 prescribers; to provide for exceptions; to provide for continuing education 6 requirements; to provide for rulemaking; to provide for effective dates; and to 7 provide for related matters. 8
AI Summary
This bill amends and reenacts Louisiana's laws related to prescribing controlled dangerous substances. It provides for automatic registration of prescribers in the state's Prescription Monitoring Program upon initial application or renewal of a controlled dangerous substance license. The bill mandates that prescribers or their delegates access and review the patient's record in the Prescription Monitoring Program prior to initially prescribing opioids and at least every 90 days if the patient's course of treatment continues, with some exceptions. The bill also requires continuing education for prescribers with controlled substance licenses, including topics like drug diversion, best practices, and addiction treatment. The continuing education requirements will take effect on January 1, 2018, while the other provisions go into effect upon the governor's signature.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Fred Mills (R)*,
John Bagneris (D),
Robert Billiot (D),
Bob Hensgens (R),
Frank Hoffmann (R),
Frank Howard (R),
Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D),
Robert Johnson (D),
H. Bernard LeBas (D),
Rodney Lyons (D),
Dustin Miller (D),
Helena Moreno (D),
Barbara Norton (D),
J. Rogers Pope (R),
Joe Stagni (R),
Major Thibaut (D),
Francis Thompson (R),
Malinda White (R),
Last Action
Effective date: See Act. (on 06/12/2017)
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