Senator Stone’s bill to clear prescriptions during crises signed by Newsom

RIVERSIDE (CNS) - A Riverside County lawmaker's bill to relieve pharmacists from complying with every security requirement in processing prescriptions for painkillers and other drugs during emergencies will be state law on Jan. 1. Sen. Jeff Stone, R-Temecula, introduced Senate Bill 569 in February, and it was unanimously approved by both the Assembly and Senate. On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the measure into law. Stone brought the bill forward, with the support of the California State Board of Pharmacy, based on the experiences of patients and healthcare providers during the 150,000-acre Camp Fire that destroyed the town of Paradise last year, killing dozens. According to Stone, who is a licensed pharmacist, people suffering emotional disorders and health complications requirin