South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 161: Non-Opioid Pain Management
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 161 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Non-Opioid Pain Management. Primary sponsor: Danny Verdin (Republican), Billy Garrett (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 53, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF A STATE PREFERRED DRUG LIST; PROHIBIT PREFERENCING COVERAGE OF AN OPIOID PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT OVER NON-OPIOID TREATMENT; PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL PAMPHLET BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH REGARDING NON-OPIOID ALTERNATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN; PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR PRACTITIONERS OFFERING NON-OPIOID TREATMENT; AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
- Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
- Introduced and read first time