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H.R.1627

TREATS Act Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act

Introduced·2/26/25

Allows telehealth evaluations for prescribing controlled substances in treating substance use disorders.

The TREATS Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow for telehealth evaluations in prescribing controlled substances for substance use disorder treatment. This change applies to substances in schedules III, IV, or V approved by the FDA for treating such disorders. The bill defines "telehealth evaluation" as a remote medical evaluation conducted via a telecommunications system that allows for two-way, real-time interactive communication.

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History

Feb 26, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Feb 26, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.