BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6592

SB 6592: Intractable pain control

Controlling intractable pain.

Summary

  • A physician may prescribe or administer controlled substances to a person in the course of treatment for diagnosed intractable pain. A physician must not be subject to disciplinary action by the Department of Health or the Medical Quality Assurance Commission, nor subject to criminal prosecution for prescribing or administering controlled substances for intractable pain.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6592), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 1998
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Margarita Prentice (D-11)
Introduced
January 22, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
February 25, 1998
Versions
SB 6592, SSB 6592

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Margarita Prentice (D-11)

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

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SB 6592 in other sessions

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