SB 1230 — Opiate prescriptions; electronic prescriptions.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 429 (effective - see bill)
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2017. Enacted.
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Enacted
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5 sponsors
1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Requires a prescription for any controlled substance containing an opiate to be issued as an electronic prescription and prohibits a pharmacist from dispensing a controlled substance that contains an opiate unless the prescription is issued as an electronic prescription, beginning July 1, 2020. The bill defines electronic prescription as a written prescription that is generated on an electronic application in accordance with federal regulations and is transmitted to a pharmacy as an electronic data file. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to convene a work group of interested stakeholders to review actions necessary for the implementation of the bill's provisions, to evaluate hardships on prescribers and the inability of prescribers to comply with the deadline for electronic prescribing, and to make recommendations for any extension or exemption processes relative to compliance or disruptions due to natural or manmade disasters or technology gaps, failures, or interruptions of services. The work group shall report on the work group's progress to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions and the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2017, and a final report to such Chairmen by November 1, 2018.
Bill Text
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0429) View text Current html March 13, 2017
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1230ER) View text html February 20, 2017
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 17101418D-E html January 23, 2017
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101418D html January 10, 2017
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 429 (effective - see bill)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/21/17
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House with amendments (96-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Read third time
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Passed by for the day
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 17101418D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB1230E
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Read second time
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Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101418D
Sponsors
- Jeremy S. McPike · Cosponsor
- Adam P. Ebbin · Cosponsor
- T. Montgomery "Monty" Mason · Cosponsor
- Janet D. Howell · Cosponsor
- Siobhan S. Dunnavant · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (4)
Not signed on (143)
143 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 143 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (96)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1230 do?
- Requires a prescription for any controlled substance containing an opiate to be issued as an electronic prescription and prohibits a pharmacist from dispensing a controlled substance that contains an opiate unless the prescription is issued as an electronic prescription, beginning July 1, 2020. The bill defines electronic prescription as a written prescription that is generated on an electronic application in accordance with federal regulations and is transmitted to a pharmacy as an electronic data file. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to convene a work group of interested stakeholders to review actions necessary for the implementation of the bill's provisions, to evaluate hardships on prescribers and the inability of prescribers to comply with the deadline for electronic prescribing, and to make recommendations for any extension or exemption processes relative to compliance or disruptions due to natural or manmade disasters or technology gaps, failures, or interruptions of services. The work group shall report on the work group's progress to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions and the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2017, and a final report to such Chairmen by November 1, 2018.
- Who sponsors SB 1230?
- SB 1230 is sponsored by Jeremy S. McPike, Adam P. Ebbin, Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty", Howell, Janet D., and Dunnavant, Siobhan S..
- What is the current status of SB 1230?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2017. Enacted.
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