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House approves voluntary prescription‑notification measure aimed at supporting people in recovery
Summary
HB 150 lets individuals voluntarily designate a third party to be notified when a prescription is issued; sponsor said the notification could deter misuse and prompt supportive conversations. The measure passed unanimously (72–0).
Representative Dawe, sponsor of HB 150, described the bill as a voluntary tool for people recovering from prescription‑drug addiction to designate a third party who would be notified whenever they receive a prescription. The notification would not disclose the prescription details but would alert a designated supporter, with the intention of deterring misuse or prompting interventions.
Sponsor said the program is entirely voluntary and intended to help people seeking recovery; the floor waived additional testimony and the House voted 72–0 in favor. HB 150 will be transmitted to the Senate for consideration.
