Senator Cafaro's Bill Passes Senate

Senator Cafaro speaks in support of  SB 301

Columbus – State Senator Capri S. Cafaro (D-Hubbard) and Senator Dave Burke (R-Marysville) spoke on the Ohio Senate Floor today in support of Senate Bill 301, a bill that would help to protect Ohioans from controlled substance abuse. The legislation was unanimously reported from the Senate Standing Committee on Health, Human Services, and Aging on May 2nd and has received support from a variety of medical professional groups. SB 301 makes some improvements to pill mill legislation passed last year by the General Assembly.

“I am proud to be a sponsor of this bipartisan legislation that will make the prescription process more efficient and safe for doctors, patients, and pharmacists,” said Senator Cafaro. “This is an important bill for the entire state, particularly in my district where controlled substance abuse is an ongoing issue.”

The bill passed the Senate today by a vote of 33-0 and will now move to the Ohio House of Representatives, where it will await assignment to a House Committee for further hearings.