2017 Senate Bill 270 / Public Act 247

Require bona fide prescriber-patient relationship” for opioid prescription

Introduced in the Senate

March 23, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To require a doctor have a “bona fide prescriber-patient relationship” before prescribing opioid and other painkillers that are subject to abuse.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 7, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 22, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

July 12, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 4, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 13, 2017

Passed in the House 102 to 8 (details)

To require a doctor have a “bona fide prescriber-patient relationship” before prescribing opioid and other painkillers that are subject to abuse.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2017