2009 House Bill 4161 / Public Act 150

Expand out-of-state prescription authorization

Introduced in the House

Feb. 4, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D-18)

To eliminate a prohibition against the dispensing of electronic prescriptions for controlled substances written by a physician in another state. Under current law, doctors in Illinois, Minnesota, and the border areas of adjoining states can write prescriptions that Michigan pharmacists may fill.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 9, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 17, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 18, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 21, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 12, 2009

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To eliminate a prohibition against the dispensing of electronic prescriptions for controlled substances written by a physician in another state. Under current law, doctors in Illinois, Minnesota, and the border areas of adjoining states can write prescriptions that Michigan pharmacists may fill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 19, 2009