This bill amends various sections of Alaska's statutes to enhance the prescription practices surrounding opioid medications. It introduces the definition of "opioid overdose drug" as specified in AS 17.20.085(g) and mandates that healthcare licensees, including those in nursing and pharmacy, must offer a prescription for an opioid overdose drug under specific circumstances. These circumstances include when the opioid prescription exceeds a three-day supply, when the total daily dosage is 50 milligrams or more in morphine milligram equivalents, when the patient is also prescribed a benzodiazepine, or when the patient has a history of overdose or substance use disorder.

The bill aims to improve patient safety by ensuring that individuals at higher risk of opioid overdose are provided with the necessary resources to prevent such incidents. By requiring healthcare providers to offer overdose prevention medications, the legislation seeks to address the growing concerns surrounding opioid misuse and overdose in the state.

Statutes affected:
HB0270A, AM HB 270, introduced 01/23/2026: 08.36.355, 17.20.085, 08.64.363, 08.68.705, 08.72.276