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FL H5203

FL H5203
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program


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Introduced
03/28/2017
In Committee
04/13/2017
Crossed Over
04/13/2017
Passed
05/08/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/27/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizes use of state funds for administration of program; removes requirement that implementation of program is contingent on nonstate funding.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the use of state funds for the administration of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) in Florida, removing the previous requirement that the implementation of the program was contingent on non-state funding. The PDMP is a database that tracks the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances to patients, with the goal of reducing prescription drug abuse and diversion. The bill ensures that the program can be funded through the state's General Appropriations Act, rather than relying solely on federal grants or private funding, allowing for its continued operation and implementation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2017-191, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2017-70) (on 06/27/2017)

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