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Addiction Treatment Support: New Tools for Doctors

This act establishes a pilot program to help doctors more quickly refer patients with addiction issues to appropriate treatment facilities. When a doctor identifies signs of substance misuse, they will be able to more easily find and suggest treatment options. The goal is to improve access to help and reduce drug overdose deaths.
Key points
Doctors will gain access to tools that help locate substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment facilities.
The pilot program will include up to 5 states with high rates of drug overdose deaths.
Facilitating patient referrals to treatment and monitoring their engagement, while protecting data privacy.
Increasing the availability of information on current capacity at inpatient and outpatient treatment resources.
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Additional Information
PDMPs Help Patients Act of 2021
Print number: HR 280
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Process start date: 2021-01-12
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Addiction Treatment Support: New Tools for Doctors

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 280.

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 2021-01-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Doctors will gain access to tools that help locate substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment facilities.
  • The pilot program will include up to 5 states with high rates of drug overdose deaths.
  • Facilitating patient referrals to treatment and monitoring their engagement, while protecting data privacy.
  • Increasing the availability of information on current capacity at inpatient and outpatient treatment resources.

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. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1].

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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