SB 1445
Modifies provisions relating to expedited partner therapy
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LR Number:
5617S.02I
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Last Action:
3/7/2024 - Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2024

Current Bill Summary

SB 1445 - Currently, a physician may utilize expedited partner therapy, meaning the practice of treating the sex partners of persons with chlamydia or gonorrhea without an intervening medical evaluation or professional prevention counseling, to prescribe and dispense medications for the treatment of chlamydia or gonorrhea even without an established physician/patient relationship.

Under this act, certain health care professionals may use expedited partner therapy and such therapy may be used for designated sexually transmitted infections beyond chlamydia and gonorrhea. This act repeals the requirement that antibiotic medications prescribed and dispensed through expedited partner therapy for the treatment of chlamydia or gonorrhea be in pill form.

This act is identical to a provision in the perfected HCS/HB 2413 (2024) and substantially similar to HB 1879 (2024).

SARAH HASKINS

Amendments

No Amendments Found.