Minn. Senate Approves Bill to Combat Opioid Addiction
The Minnesota Senate has approved the House File 400, the Opioid Stewardship Fund bill.
The legislation creates a new Opiate Epidemic Response Account that will invest in innovative treatment and social service programs, improve public awareness, and apply stronger rules to prescriptions and refills. The account will be funded by $21 million in fees collected from pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors.