S.4941

Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026

Introduced·6/24/26

Expands access to methadone for opioid use disorder through pharmacies and telemedicine.

The Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026 aims to expand access to methadone for opioid use disorder by allowing its prescription through pharmacies and telemedicine. It waives certain requirements for methadone prescriptions and mandates that practitioners registered to prescribe methadone ensure informed consent from patients. The Act also requires the Attorney General to cease registering practitioners in states that request it and to revoke existing registrations.

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Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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History

Jun 24

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.