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SB3638: Dependent Controlled Substance Transparency Act

: J.D. Vance (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jan 23, 2024
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Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to allow health plan policyholders to obtain information about controlled substances prescribed to adult children enrolled in such plan.

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This bill would let people with health insurance get information about controlled substances (drugs regulated by federal law) prescribed to their adult children if those children are covered under the family's health plan. Controlled substances include opioids, stimulants, and other medications requiring special oversight. The bill addresses situations where adult dependents receive prescriptions that parents might want to know about. Currently, the bill has been introduced in Congress and awaits review.

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