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NC H745
Bill
Status
4/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Marcia Morey
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AI Summary
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Requires emergency departments of general acute care hospitals in North Carolina to test urine samples for fentanyl whenever a chemical analysis is collected to assist in diagnosing a patient's condition
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Defines "chemical analysis" as the chemical examination of urine to determine if it contains alcohol, a controlled substance or its metabolite, or any other impairing substance
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Applies to all urine samples collected in hospital emergency departments for diagnostic purposes, making fentanyl testing a mandatory component of such analyses
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Becomes effective October 1, 2023, and expires October 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Mandate Fentanyl Testing/Hospital ER Patients
Controlled Substances; Drug & Alcohol Testing; Emergency Services; Health Services; Hospitals; Public; Testing; Patient Rights
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/19/2023