Bill Summary: HB 6494

• Establishes an electronic monitoring system for Schedule 2-5 controlled substances dispensed by veterinarians, pharmacists, and dispensing prescribers in Michigan.

• Requires electronic reporting of controlled substance dispensing data including patient identifiers, substance name, date, quantity, prescriber, and dispenser information to the Department of Community Health.

• Exempts direct administration to patients and dispensing from health facilities for up to 48 hours of patient treatment from electronic reporting requirements.

• Permits the Department to share monitoring system data with licensing boards, law enforcement, state employees, Medicaid programs, and practitioners treating bona fide patients, with restrictions on further disclosure without court order.

• Allows the Department to issue waivers from electronic reporting requirements for individuals unable to use the system, provided they report information in an alternative department-approved manner.