2008 Senate Bill 1366

Revise narcotics prescription rule

Introduced in the Senate

June 3, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Tom George (R-20)

To increase from 60 days to 90 days the time period during which a schedule-two controlled substance may be filled. This refers to opiates, barbiturates, amphetamines, and other powerful narcotics prescribed for medicinal purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 16, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 18, 2008

Amendment offered

To tie-bar the bill to Senate Bill 956, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. SB 956 would eliminate the prohibition on pharmacies accepting electronically transmitted or faxed prescriptions from a practitioner outside Michigan.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Nov. 13, 2008

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy