HB 626

            
2020 SESSION

20100130D

HOUSE BILL NO. 626


Offered January 8, 2020


Prefiled January 6, 2020

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 54.1 a section 
 numbered 54.1-2708.5, by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 29 
 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-2910.5, and by 
 adding in Article 5 of Chapter 32 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 
 54.1-3225, relating to prescribing of opioids; required patient disclosures.
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Patrons-- LaRock, Avoli, Cole, M.L., Collins, Edmunds, Freitas, Head,
Leftwich, Marshall, McGuire, McNamara and Morefield; Senators: Chase and
Vogel


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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 
 
 
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 54.1 a section 
 numbered 54.1-2708.5, by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 29 
 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-2910.5, and by 
 adding in Article 5 of Chapter 32 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-3225 
 as follows: 
 
 
� 54.1-2708.5. Prescribing 
 of opioids; required patient disclosures.
 
 
Prior to prescribing 
 an opioid, a dentist shall discuss with the patient or the 
 patients parent or guardian information 
 regarding the prescribed opioid, including 
 the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioids; the dangers of 
 taking opioids with alcohol, benzodiazepines, 
 and other central nervous system depressants; the reasons why the 
 prescription is necessary; 
 and alternative treatments that may be available. 
 The dentist shall include a notation in the patients medical record indicating that these 
 required patient disclosures were discussed.
 
 
� 54.1-2910.5. Prescribing 
 of opioids; required patient disclosures.
 
 
Prior to prescribing 
 an opioid, a practitioner licensed under this 
 chapter shall discuss with the patient or the patients 
 parent or guardian information regarding 
 the prescribed opioid, including the risks of 
 addiction and overdose associated with opioids; the dangers of taking opioids 
 with alcohol, benzodiazepines, 
 and other central nervous system depressants; the reasons why the prescription 
 is necessary; and alternative treatments that may be available. The 
 practitioner shall include a notation in the patients medical record 
 indicating that these required patient 
 disclosures were discussed.
 
 
� 54.1-3225. Prescribing of 
 opioids; required patient disclosures.
 
 
Prior to prescribing 
 an opioid, a TPA-certified 
 optometrist shall discuss with the patient or the patients 
 parent or guardian information regarding 
 the prescribed opioid, including the risks of 
 addiction and overdose associated with opioids; the dangers of taking opioids 
 with alcohol, benzodiazepines, 
 and other central nervous system depressants; the reasons why the prescription 
 is necessary; and alternative treatments that may be available. The TPA-certified 
 optometrist shall include a notation in the patients medical 
 record indicating that these required 
 patient disclosures were discussed.