Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bill Requiring Use of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs

September 27, 2016

California Becomes 9th State to Implement Common-Sense Measure

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that requires all prescribers to check the state-run prescription database (known as CURES 2.0) before prescribing opioid painkillers, sedatives or any other schedule II, III or IV drugs. Legislators approved the bill unanimously.