SB 501 was signed by the Governor on July 14 and will become effective on August 28 or other specific dates. Provisions include a statewide protocol for distributing an opioid antagonist; a procedure for prescribing, distributing and administering epinephrine injectors outside of usual prescription requirements; compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation as the qualifying basis for a hospital license; clarifying a protocol relationship for pharmacists administering vaccines; allowing BOP to expend funds for a drug take-back program for CII and CIII controlled substances; and changes to physician assistant language related to dispensing drugs.

Click here to read the Senate Bill 501.