Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits doctors from prescribing more than 5 days' worth of opioid drugs to minors.

Highlights:

• Prohibits prescribing more than a 5-day supply of opioid medication to a minor unless the prescription is for any of the following (Sec. 1):

• Management of pain associated with cancer;

• Management of chronic pain not associated with cancer;

• Use in palliative or hospice care; or

• Treatment of a substance abuse.

• Requires obtaining written consent from a parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult in order to prescribe opioids to a minor (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that a violation of these provisions is considered unprofessional conduct and is subject to disciplinary action by the board that regulates the prescriber’s license (Sec. 1).

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