This bill amends existing laws regarding controlled substance inventories and the criminal history records checks for educational decision-making surrogate parents. Specifically, it removes the requirement for practitioners to conduct controlled substance inventories every odd-numbered year, allowing them to follow the federal biennial inventory requirements instead. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for surrogate parents, including a five-year validity period for criminal history records checks, the maintenance of confidentiality of such records, and the destruction of records within 60 days of receipt.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that surrogate parent applicants must submit a criminal history release form and fingerprints for background checks. It also specifies that individuals with certain criminal convictions, particularly those related to controlled substances or offenses involving children, will be disqualified from serving as surrogate parents. The bill aims to streamline the inventory process for controlled substances and enhance the safety and integrity of the surrogate parent selection process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 318-B:12
As Amended by the House: 318-B:12, 186-C:14
Version adopted by both bodies: 318-B:12, 186-C:14
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 318-B:12, 186-C:14