AR HB1250

Adds three new members to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Advisory Committee: one obstetrician and gynecologist designated by the Department of Health, one member of the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership designated by the Department of Health, and renumbers existing positions accordingly.

Modifies law enforcement access to controlled substances database by requiring a search warrant signed by a judge demonstrating probable cause that the information would assist in a criminal investigation.

Adds the State Medical Examiner as an authorized user to access database information for investigating causes of deaths pursuant to official duties.

Updates provisions allowing information access for child maltreatment investigations by the Department of Human Services or Crimes Against Children Division, requiring a circuit court order under § 12-18-622.

Replaces reference to "State Medical Examiner" with "A mortality review recognized by the department" in the list of persons who may request their own prescription monitoring information without cost.