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Committee approves telemedicine prescribing for opioid and non-opioid therapy to aid continuity of care for people leaving incarceration
Summary
The committee voted unanimously to report SB252 as ought to pass after lawmakers said permitting telemedicine prescribing of opioids and non‑opioids would improve continuity of care for people leaving correctional facilities and expand access in rural areas, while noting existing federal and registry safeguards.
The House committee voted unanimously to report SB252 as ought to pass, a measure that would permit telemedicine-based prescribing of controlled and noncontrolled medications in certain circumstances.
Representative McGrath urged support, saying the change will improve continuity of care for people leaving incarceration: "When they're leaving incarceration, it's hard to get a physician so they can get…
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