CONTROLLED SUB-OPIOID<18 House SponsorsRep. Charles Meier 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die 720 ILCS 570/315.6 new Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that a prescriber who is licensed to prescribe controlled substances shall, prior to issuing a prescription for an opioid that is a Schedule II controlled substance, discuss with a patient who is under 18 years of age and is an emancipated minor, or with the patient's parent or guardian if the patient is under 18 years of age and is not an emancipated minor, the risks of developing a physical or psychological dependence on the opioid and, if the prescriber deems it appropriate, any alternative treatments as may be available. Provides that a prescriber who engages in a discussion required under this provision shall include a note in the patient's medical record indicating that the discussion took place. Provides that the discussion required under this provision shall not be required prior to issuing a prescription to any patient who is currently receiving hospice care from a comprehensive hospice licensed under the Hospice Program Licensing Act. Effective immediately. 2/13/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier 2/18/2020HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/12/2020HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee 6/23/2020HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die