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CT HB05760

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

Terrie Wood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires prescribing practitioners who dispense opioid medications to educate patients about the addictive risks associated with the medication.
  • Mandates that practitioners inform patients about proper storage methods for opioid medications.
  • Mandates that practitioners inform patients about proper disposal methods for opioid medications.
  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to establish these educational requirements.
  • Purpose is to enhance awareness of opioid prescription usage and associated risks.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Education Concerning The Risks Of Opioid Addiction And Proper Storage And Disposal Of Opioid Medication.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/10

2/3/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/17/2017

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