SB421Introduced in the Senate
Pharmacist; remote verification and counseling in opioid treatment programs.
Introduced by Barbara Favola, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Remote pharmacist verification and counseling in opioid treatment programs. Authorizes a pharmacist licensed in the Commonwealth to exercise verification, counseling, and supervision duties remotely when a pharmacy technician or other authorized personnel dispenses medication prescribed for the management of opioid use disorder at a federally certified opioid treatment program.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0345)
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (91-Y 5-N 0-A) · February 27, 2026
91
Yes
5
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104861D
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB421)
Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
Reported from Education and Health (14-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Assigned sub: Health Professions
Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
Reported from Health and Human Services (19-Y 3-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (91-Y 5-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB421ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB421)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 345 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0345)
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