2016 garrett county health department legislative report

Presented to the Garrett County Board of HealthBy: Rodney B. Glotfelty, R.S., M.P.H. Garrett County Health Officer

DHMH Departmental Initiatives• High Bill Volume – 2817 bills introduced in the

2016 legislative session -25% increase from 2015• DHMH tracked 787 bills • 724 Bills for submitted by the Department to

Public Health Entities including MACHO for review• DHMH submitted seven legislative proposals to

Governor’s Office for consideration • All seven proposals approved but only six were

introduced• Two bills were later latter withdrawn. (SB 89 –

Carve Out of substance use from Health Choice and SB 114 related to tobacco enforcement)

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DHMH Bill Distribution for Review - 2016


DHMH Bills of InterestHB 437/SB 537 - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program – Modifications • Requires certain prescribers and all pharmacists to register as users by

July 1, 2017• Prescribers and pharmacists must request and access PDMP data in

specified manner• Subject to disciplinary action by licensing boards for failure to comply

with mandatory registration and use requirements• PDMP may review prescription monitoring data for possible violations of

law or professional standards by prescriber or dispenser• PDMP authorized to notify and provide education to prescriber or

dispenser after receiving clinical guidance from a technical advisory committee

PASSEDVisit us online at GarrettHealth.org!

DHMH Bills of Interest (continued)SB 97 – Opioid Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Program (Needle Exchange Bill)• Allows local Health Departments or Community-Based Organizations to

establish opioid –associated disease prevention programs. Must have approval of the Health Officer and The Department

• Program must provide for substance use outreach, education, and linkage to treatment services, including distribution and collection of hypodermic needles and syringes.

• Standing advisory committee established to provide technical assistance on program protocols.

PASSED


DHMH Bills of Interest (continued)SB 411 – Prohibition on Distribution of Tobacco Products and Electronic Smoking Devices to Minors• Established statewide civil penalties for distribution of tobacco product,

an electronic smoking device, rolling papers, or a coupon redeemable for a tobacco product to a minor. County Health Officer authorized to issue citations.

BILL WAS WITHDRAWN


Other Bills of InterestHB79 - Allowed for sale of raw milk via consumer owned livestock:

• Failed

HB 399/SB 926 -Required reporting of positive laboratory test for Lyme Disease:

• Passed

HB 459 – Fee reduction for birth and death certificates - Effects state fee: • Passed

HB470 and HB 680 – Dental Hygienists authorized to administer local anesthetic and nitrous oxide:

• Both Passed

HB497/SB200 - Reauthorization of State Board of Environmental Health Specialists:

• Passed

SB 587 – Prohibits sale of powdered alcohol: • Passed

HB 0565 – Possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana – provides criminal penalties:

• Passed Visit us online at GarrettHealth.org!

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2016 garrett county health department legislative report

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