2019 House Bill 4224

Revise “bona fide prescriber-patient relationship” definition details

Introduced in the House

Feb. 21, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R-102)

To revise details of a law that requires a doctor to have a “bona fide prescriber-patient relationship” before prescribing drugs that are subject to abuse. The bill does not change the definition itself, which requires a medical service provider to have reviewed a patient’s relevant medical records, and completed a full medical history and current condition assessment including an examination conducted in person or a via telehealth system. See also House Bill 4225, which eases this requirement for patients in hospice care.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 14, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

April 9, 2019

Reported without amendment

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

April 11, 2019

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 16, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services