Prescription of opioids and benzodiazepines; urine drug screening. (HB278)
Introduced By
Del. Jason Miyares (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Prescription of opioids and benzodiazepines; urine drug screening. Provides that prior to initiating a course of treatment that includes the prescription of opioids or benzodiazepines for a period that is expected to last more than 90 consecutive days, a physician shall establish the medical and treatment history of the patient, which shall include performing a physical examination of the patient and may include urine drug screening. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/01/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102173D |
01/01/2016 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/14/2016 | Assigned to sub: Subcommittee Subcommittee #2 |
01/14/2016 | Assigned to sub: Subcommittee #2 |
01/14/2016 | Impact statement from VDH (HB278) |
01/14/2016 | Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #2 |
01/21/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/16/2016 | Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions |