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UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding controlled substances.
Sponsored By: HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
More drugs moved to strict schedules
Beginning July 1, 2026, the law expands the list of controlled drugs. It adds many fentanyl‑related chemicals and other hallucinogens to Schedule I. It lists many high‑risk opiates and cocaine‑related drugs in Schedule II. It also places drugs like ketamine and certain limited‑quantity narcotic products in Schedule III. These listings make handling illegal unless you are authorized.
Tighter refill rules and cross-state fills
Beginning July 1, 2026, Schedule II drugs cannot be refilled. Written prescriptions must show the amount in words and numbers. Schedule III and IV drugs can be filled only with a valid prescription and cannot be filled or refilled after 6 months, or more than 5 refills, unless the prescriber renews it. Schedule V drugs may be given out only for a medical purpose. Pharmacists may fill a valid prescription from an out‑of‑state prescriber who acted within their license.
Doctors must check PDMP before opioids or benzos
Beginning July 1, 2026, before writing an outpatient opioid or benzodiazepine prescription, the prescriber or delegate must check the patient’s last 12 months in the state prescription database. The check is not required for inpatient care, emergencies in the field or in an ambulance, hospice, skilled nursing home residents, or when the prescription is for no more than 3 days. This aims to spot risky use and diversion while allowing exceptions for urgent or end‑of‑life care.
Tougher rules and fines for registrants
Beginning July 1, 2026, businesses handling controlled drugs must keep required records, inventories, and storage under state and federal rules. Schedule I and II transfers must go registrant‑to‑registrant using DEA Form 222. The board can suspend a registration right away if there is an imminent danger. Before denying or limiting a registration, the board must send an order to show cause and give at least 30 days for a hearing; a registration stays active during renewal proceedings. The board can fine up to $2,000 per occurrence and order forfeiture and recovery of legal and administrative costs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Doug Ricks
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/2/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 65 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 90 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/23/2026Delivered to Governor at 4:32 p.m. on March 19, 2026
3/20/2026Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/19/2026SenateReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/18/2026HouseRetained on calendar
3/17/2026HouseRetained on calendar
3/16/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/10/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/9/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/3/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 65-1-4
3/2/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/27/2026HouseReported Printed; Filed for Second Reading
2/26/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
2/25/2026House
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