OUT-OF-STATE PRESCRIPTIONS: ILLINOIS

Senate Bill 908 as passed by the Senate

Sponsor:  Sen. Ron Jelinek

House Committee:  Health Policy

Senate Committee:  Health Policy

Complete to 9-21-04

A SUMMARY OF SENATE BILL 908 AS PASSED BY THE SENATE

In general, the Public Health Code prohibits a practitioner from dispensing a prescription for a controlled substance that was written by a physician licensed to practice in another state, though the code does provide an exception for physicians whose practices are located adjacent to the land border between Michigan and adjoining states.

Senate Bill 908 would amend the code to also create an exception for physicians licensed by the state of Illinois.  Under the bill, a practitioner could dispense a prescription for a controlled substance that was written and signed or transmitted by a licensed physician residing adjacent to the land border between Michigan and another state or residing in Illinois, who is authorized to prescribe controlled substances, and whose practice extends into the state even though he or she did not maintain an office or designate a place to meet patients or receive calls in the state.

MCL 333.7405

FISCAL IMPACT:

Senate Bill 908, as passed by the Senate, will have no fiscal impact.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Margaret Alston

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.