Bill · H.R. 1627· House(119-HR-1627)

TREATS Act

Age: 68 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 2/26/2025
Last activity: 2/26/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Donald Norcross
Cosponsors: - 23 - 8

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act" or the "TREATS Act," seeks to amend the Controlled Substances Act. The primary goal is to allow for the use of telehealth in the treatment of substance use disorders. It specifically changes the requirements for medical evaluations when prescribing certain controlled substances. This amendment would allow for a telehealth evaluation in addition to an in-person evaluation.

Yes· 3 of 9

Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+7
The bill aids the response to substance use disorders by facilitating easier access to necessary medications via telehealth.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically benefits rural residents by allowing medical evaluations without requiring physical travel to a provider.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+6
The bill increases access to addiction treatment by allowing telehealth evaluations for prescribed medications.