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MI HB4408
Bill
Status
12/28/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Bellino
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AI Summary
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Beginning June 1, 2018, prescribers must obtain a parent or guardian's signature on a "start talking consent form" before issuing a first opioid prescription to a minor, unless treatment is associated with a medical emergency, surgery, hospice care, or oncology treatment.
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The consent form must document discussions with the minor and parent/guardian about addiction risks, overdose danger, risks when combined with benzodiazepines or alcohol, and required labeling information.
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Prescribers can only dispense a 72-hour supply of opioids to a minor if another authorized adult (not parent/guardian) signs the consent form.
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Before prescribing any opioid to any patient beginning June 1, 2018, health professionals must provide information on addiction danger, proper disposal methods, legal penalties for drug delivery, and fetal exposure effects for pregnant or reproductive-age females.
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Violations of the new opioid prescription requirements for minors are added as grounds for professional discipline, with sanctions including probation, limitation, denial, suspension, revocation, or permanent revocation.
Legislative Description
Health; pharmaceuticals; parental consent when prescribing a controlled substance containing an opioid; require under certain circumstances and require health professionals to provide certain information on opioids to patients. Amends secs. 16221 & 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221 & 333.16226) & adds secs. 7303b & 7303c.
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Assigned Pa 246'17 With Immediate Effect
12/28/2017