The bill amends the Prescription Monitoring Program Act by removing the authority of the state board of pharmacy to authorize individuals to access the program database as delegates through rules and regulations. Specifically, it deletes the provision that allowed the board to designate individuals as delegates who could access the database. The definition of "delegate" is revised to include only registered healthcare professionals such as nurses, paramedics, and death investigators, thereby limiting access to the program database to these specific roles.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1682, which indicates a significant change in how access to the prescription monitoring program is regulated. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book, signaling a shift towards a more restricted access framework for the prescription monitoring program in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-1682, 65-4107, 65-4111