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AK SB91
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes the chief medical officer of the Department of Health and Social Services to issue standing orders, including statewide standing orders, for prescription of opioid overdose drugs.
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Standing orders issued under this authority must expire on or before June 30, 2021.
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Requires the Department of Health and Social Services to submit an annual report by October 1 describing activities and expenditures related to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grants and the opioid epidemic to the legislature.
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The authorization provision (AS 17.20.085(d)) is repealed June 30, 2021.
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The Act takes effect immediately and is retroactive to March 15, 2017.
Legislative Description
Opioid Epidemic; Standing Orders Od Drugs
Medical Care
Last Action
EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER
3/22/2017