SB1642Introduced in the Senate
Controlled dangerous substances; authorizing divided quantities for certain acute pain opioid prescriptions. Effective date.
Introduced by Avery Frix, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Controlled dangerous substances; authorizing divided quantities for certain acute pain opioid prescriptions. Effective date.
Where it stands
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/07/2026
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · April 29, 2026
79
Yes
0
No
20
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | Yes |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Frix
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
Coauthored by Representative Marti (principal House author)
Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
General Order, Considered
Measure passed: Ayes: 48 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
Referred to Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances
Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances
CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 79 Nays: 0
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/07/2026
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