HB 318 - Opioid Prescription & Treatment Opt Out

HB 318 – Opioid Prescription & Treatment Opt Out

Primary Sponsors: Rep. Mary Belk (D-Mecklenburg), Rep. Mary Ann Black (D-Durham), Rep. Josh Dobson (R-Avery), Rep. Donna White (R-Johnston)

Bill Summary

This bill would allow patients to elect nonopioid prescriptions and treatment. The bill would establish a process by which patients may opt out of opioid prescriptions and treatment.

The bill would require DHHS to develop and make available a form for patients to voluntarily opt out of opioid prescriptions and treatment.

Bill Movement

This bill was filed on March 7, 2019.

This bill was referred to the following House Committees:

• Health
• Insurance
• Rules