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Veterans' Written Consent Required for Psychiatric and Narcotic Medications.

This bill requires the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to obtain written informed consent from veterans before prescribing powerful medications, including antipsychotics, stimulants, and antidepressants. This expansion aims to enhance patient safety and ensure veterans fully understand the risks and benefits associated with these treatments. Veterans gain greater control over their mental health and pain management decisions.
Key points
The requirement for written consent is expanded to include antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics provided by the VHA.
The change strengthens patient rights regarding full disclosure and informed decision-making for mental health and pain management treatments for veterans.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3314
Sponsor: Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
Process start date: 2025-12-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Written Informed Consent Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3314.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The requirement for written consent is expanded to include antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics provided by the VHA.
  • The change strengthens patient rights regarding full disclosure and informed decision-making for mental health and pain management treatments for veterans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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