The amendment changes how and when certain information from the prescription tracking program can be shared.
SF0077
Prescription Tracking Program
In one sentence
This law allows the Board of Pharmacy to share information from a prescription tracking program with other states for educational, research or public information purposes and to prevent misuse of controlled substances.
What it does
- The Board of Pharmacy can establish data sharing agreements with other states that participate in such agreements.
- Information shared must not identify specific patients, healthcare providers, pharmacists, or pharmacies.
- Data sharing is allowed if it helps prevent the inappropriate use of controlled substances.
Who it affects
- The Board of Pharmacy
- Other states participating in data sharing agreements
Limits and unknowns
- The law does not specify how much data sharing will happen.
- It is unclear what kind of research and educational purposes the shared information can be used for.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Controlled substances
- Drugs regulated by the government because they can be addictive or dangerous.
- Prescription tracking program
- A system that keeps track of prescriptions for controlled substances to prevent misuse.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Bill Summary - 20LSO-0543 Bill No.: SF0077 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 20LSO-0543 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0019 Chapter No.: 39 Prime Sponsor: Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Interim Committee Catch Title: Prescription tracking program. Subject: Controlled substances prescription tracking program. Summary/Major Elements: The act authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to establish data sharing agreements and to share information from the prescription tracking program with other states that participate in a data sharing agreement. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 6, 4:23 AM
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
5 roll calls
H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-2-0-0-02020-03-05 · House58 yes 2 no
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Yes 58
H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02020-02-28 · House9 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 28-1-1-0-02020-02-17 · Senate28 yes 1 no
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S10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02020-02-12 · Senate5 yes 0 no
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S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor 28-1-1-0-02020-02-10 · Senate28 yes 1 no
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Official activity
Bill history
- Assigned Chapter Number 39LSO
- Governor Signed SEA No. 0019 Governor
- H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0019House
- S President Signed SEA No. 0019Senate
- Assigned Number SEA No. 0019LSO
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-2-0-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H10 - LaborHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 28-1-1-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor 28-1-1-0-0Senate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
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