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Opioid Patient Right to Know: Risks and Alternatives

This act aims to ensure patients receiving new opioid prescriptions are informed about addiction risks and alternative treatments. States implementing such requirements can receive grants to educate healthcare providers. This helps citizens make informed pain management decisions and reduces addiction risks.
Key points
Patients will receive mandatory information on opioid addiction risks and available alternatives before getting a new prescription.
Healthcare providers must inform patients about opioid dangers, including their addictive qualities.
States implementing these rules can receive federal grants (between $750,000 and $1,000,000) to educate healthcare professionals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1185
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2021-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Opioid Patients’ Right to Know Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1185.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Patients will receive mandatory information on opioid addiction risks and available alternatives before getting a new prescription.
  • Healthcare providers must inform patients about opioid dangers, including their addictive qualities.
  • States implementing these rules can receive federal grants (between $750,000 and $1,000,000) to educate healthcare professionals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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