AB 2657: Prescriptions.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2026-02-20
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-02-21: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.)
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
Existing law, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifies controlled substances into 5 designated schedules, with the most restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule I, and the least restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule V. Existing law prohibits the delivery of Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances to a pharmacy unless a receipt for the merchandise is signed by a pharmacist or authorized receiving personnel. A violation of this provision is a crime.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to this provision.
(a)No A person shall not deliver Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances to a pharmacy or pharmacy receiving area, nor shall any person receive controlled substances on behalf of a pharmacy unless, at the time of delivery, a pharmacist or authorized receiving personnel signs a receipt showing the type and quantity of the controlled substances received. Any discrepancy between the receipt and the type or quantity of controlled substances actually received shall be reported to the delivering wholesaler or manufacturer by the next business day after delivery to the pharmacy.
(b)The delivery receipt and any record of discrepancy shall be maintained by the wholesaler or manufacturer for a period of three years.
(c)A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
(d)Nothing in this section shall require a common carrier to label a package containing controlled substances in a manner contrary to federal law or regulation.
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| Feb 21, 2026 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Read first time. To print. |
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