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 controlled substance inventories to be conducted every odd-numbered year, allowing practitioners to follow the federal biennial inventory requirements instead. The bill also introduces new provisions for surrogate parents, including a criminal history records check that is valid for five years, the maintenance of confidentiality of records, and the destruction of records within 60 days of receipt.

Additionally, the bill specifies that surrogate parent applicants must submit a criminal history records release form and fingerprints for the background check. It establishes 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 enhance the safety and integrity of the surrogate parent selection process while streamlining the inventory requirements for controlled substances.

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