H.B. 257
FailedOpiate Information Amendments
HB0257S01 (Substitute)
Opiate Information Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 20
House Floor Vote
Feb 26
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
What This Bill Does
This bill addresses opiate abuse prevention pamphlets.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- requires a pharmacy to provide patients with an informational pamphlet regarding opiate abuse prevention created by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Utah's Department of Health and Human Services is already required to create an opioid safety pamphlet covering addiction risks, safe storage and disposal, pain management alternatives, naloxone access, and substance use resources — but this bill removes the previous condition that the department only had to produce it "as funding is available" and instead makes the requirement unconditional, with the pamphlet posted online. It also tightens the obligation on pharmacies that dispense Schedule II or III opioids, requiring them to print and prominently display that pamphlet at the point of sale and removing a prior exemption that let pharmacies off the hook if they couldn't obtain the pamphlet from the department.
H.B. 257
FailedOpiate Information Amendments
Current version: HB0257S01 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 20
House Floor Vote
Feb 26
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
IntroductionJan 20
House Rules
House CommitteeFeb 20
House Floor VoteFeb 26
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
What This Bill Does
This bill addresses opiate abuse prevention pamphlets.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- requires a pharmacy to provide patients with an informational pamphlet regarding opiate abuse prevention created by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Utah's Department of Health and Human Services is already required to create an opioid safety pamphlet covering addiction risks, safe storage and disposal, pain management alternatives, naloxone access, and substance use resources — but this bill removes the previous condition that the department only had to produce it "as funding is available" and instead makes the requirement unconditional, with the pamphlet posted online. It also tightens the obligation on pharmacies that dispense Schedule II or III opioids, requiring them to print and prominently display that pamphlet at the point of sale and removing a prior exemption that let pharmacies off the hook if they couldn't obtain the pamphlet from the department.
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
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