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HI SB972

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Rosalyn Baker

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 329 (Uniform Controlled Substances Act) of Hawaii Revised Statutes to regulate electronic prescriptions for controlled substances
  • Adds definitions for "electronic prescriptions," "electronic prescription application," and "electronic signature" to align with federal law
  • Clarifies conditions under which electronic prescriptions for controlled substances may be issued
  • Specifies prohibited acts related to electronic prescriptions for controlled substances
  • Supported by Hawaii Medical Service Association, Hawaii Medical Association, CVS Caremark, and Walgreen Co.

Legislative Description

Electronic Prescriptions; Controlled Substances; Drug Enforcement Administration

Last Action

Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Hanohano, McKelvey, Takumi, Woodson excused (4).

3/22/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/22/2013
Public Safety3/7/2013
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/15/2013
Health1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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