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NY A01937
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Requires practitioners to consult with patients about the quantity of Schedule II opioids being prescribed and inform them of their option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity
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Mandates practitioners inform patients about the risks associated with opioid addiction before issuing a Schedule II opioid prescription
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Requires documentation of the reason for the opioid prescription in the patient's medical record
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop necessary implementing regulations
Legislative Description
Relates to patient counseling before issuing a prescription for a schedule II opioid; requires practitioners to consult with the patient regarding the quantity of the opioid and the patient's option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity, and to inform the patient of the risks associated with opiate addiction and document the reason for the prescription.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026