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H7923Introduced in the House

Revises sections of the uniform controlled substances act to remove specific opioid dosage requirements and revises the uniform controlled substances act in accordance with current standards of professional practice.

Passed

Introduced by Matthew Dawson, District 65

What does this bill do?

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Official description

FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT - Revises sections of the uniform controlled substances act to remove specific opioid dosage requirements and revises the uniform controlled substances act in accordance with current standards of professional practice.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 11, 2026

65

Yes

0

No

10

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (03/19/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (03/26/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Referred to Senate Health and Human Services

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

  10. Proposed Substitute

  11. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  12. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  13. Senate read and passed

  14. Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

  15. House passed Sub A in concurrence

  16. Transmitted to Governor

  17. Signed by Governor

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