Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Access
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a change to how certain qualified persons may gain access to the prescription drug monitoring program.
Bill Summary:
Current law gives law enforcement officials and state regulatory boards access to the prescription drug monitoring program with a request that is accompanied by an official court order or subpoena. The bill changes this requirement to an official court order or warrant issued upon a showing of probable cause.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Michael Merrifield
Committees
Senate
Judiciary
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2017 | Introduced |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/11/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |