OK
Oklahoma House Bill HB2632

Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB2632

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

Controlled dangerous drugs; creating the Oklahoma Controlled Dangerous Drugs Act of 2023; effective date.

Impact

The enactment of HB2632 will have substantial implications for state laws governing controlled substances. It sets forth protocols for the classification of drugs, the processes for their distribution, and guidelines for healthcare professionals involved in prescribing and dispensing these drugs. This structured approach not only aims to mitigate the risks associated with dangerous drugs but ensures that law enforcement agencies have clear and enforceable regulations to act upon, potentially leading to a decrease in drug-related crimes and health issues.

Summary

House Bill 2632 introduces the Oklahoma Controlled Dangerous Drugs Act of 2023, aimed at establishing comprehensive regulations and guidelines surrounding the management and control of dangerous drugs in the state. This act is intended to address the increasing concerns regarding the misuse and trafficking of controlled substances, reflecting a significant step towards enhancing public safety and health standards in Oklahoma. By formalizing the legal framework for controlled substances, the bill seeks to streamline the enforcement of existing drug laws and improve accountability among providers and distributors of these substances.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support for its intention to enhance drug regulation, there may be notable points of contention regarding the implications for personal freedoms and the medical community. Critics may argue that stricter regulations could impede access for patients needing necessary medications or disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. The balance between maintaining public safety and ensuring accessibility for medical treatment will likely be a focal point during discussions surrounding the bill's implementation.

Companion Bills

OK HB2632

Carry Over Controlled dangerous drugs; creating the Oklahoma Controlled Dangerous Drugs Act of 2023; effective date.

Previously Filed As

OK HB2632

Controlled dangerous drugs; creating the Oklahoma Controlled Dangerous Drugs Act of 2023; effective date.

OK SB295

Controlled dangerous substances; requiring Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control to establish certain procedures relating to central repository. Effective date.

OK SB665

Controlled dangerous substances; modifying certain exception to registration requirements. Effective date.

OK HB2587

Controlled dangerous substances; providing penalties for second and subsequent convictions; effective date.

OK SB451

Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substances Act; establishing certain felony offense; providing penalty. Effective date.

OK HB1007

Controlled dangerous substances; requiring pain management clinics to register with State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; prohibiting the dispensation of controlled dangerous substances at pain management clinics; codification; effective date.

OK SB452

Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act; including certain chemicals in the list of Schedule I substances. Effective date.

OK SB32

Controlled dangerous substances; exempting certain practitioners from electronic prescription requirement. Effective date.

OK SB15

Controlled Dangerous Substances; increasing certain registration fee. Emergency.

OK SB1060

The Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act; removing certain show cause order servicing requirement. Effective date.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.