SB 74

Abstract

Prescription Monitoring Program; release ofrecords to drug court administrators and behavioral health docketadministrators. Requires the Director of the Department of HealthProfessions to release otherwise confidential information from thePrescription Monitoring Program when such information is relevantto a specific investigation, supervision, or monitoring of a specific recipient for purposes of the administration of criminal justiceto drug court administrators and behavioral health docket administratorswho have completed the Virginia State Police Drug Diversion Schooldesignated by the Director of the Department of Corrections or hisdesignee. The bill requires release of the information upon receivinga request for information in accordance with the Department of HealthProfession's regulations and in compliance with applicable federallaw and regulations.